Emergency services were called to the A484 at Gorseinon just after 8pm on Thursday (25 September). Despite the efforts of the Fire Service, Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit, the rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Wales Police said the man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and the coroner has been informed.
Road closed overnight
The crash led to the closure of the A484 in both directions between Tesco Fforestfach roundabout and Garngoch roundabout. Police warned drivers to avoid the area, with diversions causing heavy congestion on surrounding routes including Swansea Road.
The road remained closed for more than 10 hours while collision investigators examined the scene. It was confirmed reopened shortly before 10am on Friday morning.
Appeal for witnesses
A South Wales Police spokesperson said:
“Officers received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the A484 at Gorseinon just after 8pm on Thursday September 25. Despite the efforts of the Fire Service, Ambulance and Roads Policing Unit, the rider of the motorcycle – a man in his 60s – died at the scene. The coroner is aware and the man’s family is being supported by trained officers.”
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the crash to come forward, quoting reference 2500308050.
