15/07/2013

Motorcyclist Dies In Race Crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in the Walderstown Road Races in Athlone.

Bruce Moulds, 20, from Hillsborough, was taken to a hospital in Dublin on Sunday, but later died from his injuries.

He was taking part in a race when he lost control of the bike and he crashed into a ditch.

(CD/MH)

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