A motorcyclist has died after coming off a road and falling into the sea below in North Wales. The crash happened on Marine Drive on the Great Orme in Llandudno on Thursday night.
The rider, who was on a black motorcycle, left the road and entered the water beneath the headland. A major rescue operation followed, and the motorcyclist was pulled from the sea but could not be saved.
Police Confirm Fatal Collision
A police spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision in Llandudno last night (Thursday, October 29). 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. "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.
Witness Appeal Launched
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."
"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 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 encouraged to get in touch via webchat on the force's website, or by ringing 101, quoting reference number 26000888717.
