A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Llandudno's Marine Drive sent him plunging into the sea below the Great Orme. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and despite a multi-agency rescue, the rider did not survive.
Collision on Marine Drive
North Wales Police received a report at 10:31pm of a collision involving a black motorcycle on Marine Drive, approximately one mile from the Toll House towards the direction of the Great Orme summit. The rider came off the road and entered the sea below.
A significant rescue operation was promptly launched, involving North Wales Police, HM Coastguard, and the RNLI. The motorcyclist was recovered from the water and airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
Fatal Outcome
Tragically, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed, and the coroner has been notified.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision in Llandudno last night (Thursday, 29th October)."
The spokesperson added: "As a result of the collision, the male motorcyclist, entered the sea below the Great Orme. A multi-agency response involving ourselves, HM Coastguard and the RNLI was launched."
Appeal for Witnesses
Sergeant Alun Jones is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He said: "Sadly, this is now being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision, and our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time."
He urged anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling or walking along Marine Drive on the evening of Thursday 29 October to contact police, particularly those travelling from the Toll House towards the Great Orme summit between 10:00pm and 10:30pm who may have dashcam footage.
Anyone with information is encouraged to get in touch via webchat on the police website, or by phoning 101, quoting reference number 26000888717.
