Motorcyclist dies after collision with car on R156 in County Meath
A motorcyclist in his 50s died on Saturday following a collision with a car on the R156 at Harlockstown, prompting road closures and a Garda witness appeal.
Collision on the R156
A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a car took place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, in County Meath. The crash occurred on the R156 road at Harlockstown, located along the route between Dunboyne and Summerhill. Emergency services and Gardaí were dispatched to the scene shortly after midday, with records timing the collision at approximately 12:15 pm. The incident prompted an immediate response from local emergency units to secure the location and attend to those involved.
Casualties and emergency response
Medical personnel pronounced the motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, dead at the scene following the collision. After the formal pronouncement of death, his body was removed from the roadway and transferred to Navan Mortuary. The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, did not sustain physical injuries during the impact. Gardaí and emergency personnel remained on site to manage the initial medical response and coordinate on-scene logistics.
- A collision occurs between a car and a motorcycle on the R156 at Harlockstown.
- Emergency services secure the site, implement traffic diversions, and pronounce the motorcyclist deceased.
- Gardaí complete forensic examination and open an incident room at Ashbourne Garda Station.
Road closures and forensic examination
To facilitate the emergency response and preserve evidence, Gardaí closed the section of the R156 at Harlockstown to through traffic. Local traffic diversions were established between Dunboyne and Summerhill to redirect vehicles away from the crash site. Forensic collision investigators conducted a forensic examination of the location to document the scene and analyze the resting positions of the vehicles. Emergency personnel maintained the cordon until the necessary technical examinations were concluded.
Investigation and public appeal
An Garda Síochána has established an incident room at Ashbourne Garda Station to lead inquiries into the fatal crash. A Senior Investigating Officer was appointed to oversee the investigation into the sequence of events leading to the collision. Gardaí have requested that witnesses who were traveling on the R156 near Harlockstown around 12:15 pm on Saturday contact investigators. Officers have made a specific appeal for dash-cam footage from motorists who drove the stretch between Dunboyne and Summerhill during that period. Information can be provided to Ashbourne Garda Station at 01 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.
