Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash Into Sea on Llandudno Headland
A motorcyclist crashed on Marine Drive near the Great Orme in Llandudno and was found dead after being airlifted to hospital.
A male motorcyclist riding a black motorcycle collided with the sea wall on Marine Drive near the Great Orme summit at about 10:31 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29. The crash sent the rider into the water below the limestone headland, prompting a multi-agency rescue involving North Wales Police, the Coastguard and the RNRI. The rider was recovered from the sea and airlifted by a Coastguard helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, where he was pronounced dead.
North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit spokesperson said an investigation is under way and that the coroner has been notified. Sergeant Alun Jones appealed for witnesses, asking anyone who was traveling or walking along Marine Drive between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. or who has dash-cam footage to contact the force via webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000888717.