Man dies after crash between car and e-scooter in Waterford on Christmas Day

"The collision occurred at the junction of Manor Hill, Bunker's Hill, and Hennessy's Road in Waterford city at approximately 11am. The driver of the e-scooter, a man in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the car, a man in his 80s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening."

"No other injuries were reported. Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination of the scene and the roads remain closed. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on Manor Hill (Bunker's Hill) and Hennessy's Road between 10.45am and 11.15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing."

An e-scooter and car collided at the junction of Manor Hill, Bunker's Hill and Hennessy's Road in Waterford city at approximately 11am. The e-scooter driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford and later pronounced dead. The car driver, a man in his 80s, was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be non life-threatening. No other injuries were reported. Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination and the roads remain closed with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and requesting dash-cam footage from Manor Hill and Hennessy's Road for 10.45–11.15am. Anyone with information should contact Waterford Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.

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