Gardaí have arrested a man as part of their investigation into the fatal road traffic collision on James Street, Drogheda, on 29 August 2025. The crash involved a van and a motorcycle.
The man, who is in his 20s, is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the North Western Region. Investigations are continuing.
The collision happened shortly before 7.10am on Friday, 29 August. The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with critical injuries and later passed away on Sunday, 31 August.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses. Anyone who was on James Street between 7.00am and 7.10am that morning, particularly road users with camera or dash-cam footage, is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Gardaí have also noted that footage of the incident is circulating online and are strongly urging the public not to share it out of respect for the deceased and his family.
Investigations are ongoing.
