A motorcyclist has died after crashing off the Great Orme limestone headland in Llandudno, on the north coast of Wales. The fatal incident occurred on Marine Drive, which runs around the perimeter of the headland, at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, October 29.
A biker riding a black motorcycle crashed on the route and plunged into the sea below, prompting a major rescue operation involving police, the Coastguard, and the RNLI. The rider was recovered from the water but sadly died, according to North Wales Live.
Investigation launched after fatal collision
An NWP Roads Policing Unit spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision in Llandudno last night (Thursday, 29th October). We 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."
"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."
The casualty was recovered from the water and airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
Emergency services respond
"Tragically, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified," the spokesperson added.
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 29 October, to contact us.
"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was travelling from the Toll House towards the Great Orme summit between 10:00pm and 10:30pm and who may have dashcam footage.
"Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist with our investigation."
Anyone with information is urged to contact North Wales Police via webchat on their website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000888717.
