Teen e-bike rider hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after crash with car in Waterford

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Waterford City on Sunday night.

In a statement, gardaí said the incident occurred "shortly before 8pm on Sunday, November 16, 2025" when a car and an e-bike collided on Cork Road (R680).

The teenager was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford with "serious injuries".

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The driver of the car, described as "an adult male", was assessed at the scene and did not require hospital treatment.

The road was closed overnight as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out a technical examination, with gardaí noting that "local diversions are in place" while the scene remains sealed off.

Gardaí are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have camera footage, to come forward.

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"Anyone with camera footage, including motorists with dash-cam footage from the area at the time, is asked to provide it to investigating Gardaí," the statement said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.