A motorcyclist has died after leaving the road and falling into the sea at Llandudno's Great Orme late Thursday evening. The incident occurred on Marine Drive, and despite a major rescue operation, the man was pronounced deceased.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
North Wales Police received a report at 10.31pm on Thursday, October 29, 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. As a result of the collision, the male motorcyclist entered the sea below the Great Orme.
A multi-agency response involving North Wales Police, HM Coastguard, and the RNLI was launched. The casualty was recovered from the water and airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
Investigation and Appeal for Witnesses
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. An investigation is now underway to establish how the incident happened.
Sergeant Alun Jones is appealing for witnesses. 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."
"We are urging anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who was travelling or walking along Marine Drive on the evening of Thursday, October 29, to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was travelling from the Toll House towards the Great Orme summit between 10pm and 10.30pm and who may have dashcam footage."
How to Provide Information
Anybody with information is urged to contact the force via webchat on its website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000888717.
