RIP: Man in his 40s dies at scene of collision between car and motorcycle

A man has died after a car and motorcycle crashed on Saturday afternoon (August 5). 

The collision took place on the R752 at Ballybeg in Rathnew, Co Wicklow shortly after 4pm.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

The road was closed and local diversions were in place on Saturday evening as Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact Gardai, at Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 67107.

Road users who have camera or dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area are being asked to make it available to Gardai.