Motorcyclist dies in Co Cork road crash

A man has died in a road traffic crash in Co Cork.

A man has died in a road traffic crash in Co Cork.

The 53-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured when the bike he was riding went out of control and hit a wall on the N71 at Rigsdale, Ballinhassig at around 3.45pm yesterday.

He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he later died.

Anyone with information are asked to contact Gardaí at Bandon on 023 52200.

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