Man dies following Co Kildare crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with a van near Rathangan on Tuesday

A man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision in Co Kildare earlier this week.

The man (30) was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a van at Ellistown, Rathangan at about 9.30pm on Tuesday.

He was taken to Naas General Hospital before being transferred to Tallaght Hospital, where he was pronounced dead this afternoon.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Kildare Garda station on (045) 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.