Motorcyclist dies following a crash near Taghmon.

A motorist in Wexford has died following a road crash yesterday evening.

The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred near Taghmon at Poulpeasty at approximately 6.50. The man in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. There were no other injuries. The road at Poulpastey remains closed this morning to facilitate a forensic examination and local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.