Motorcyclist dies following collision in Co Meath

Man in his 50s is dead after incident involving a car and a motorcycle

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Co Meath. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Co Meath. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Co Meath on Wednesday.

The collision, which involved a car and a motorcycle, occurred at approximately 2pm at Mulpheddar, Clonard.

The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene and was removed to Navan hospital, where a postmortem is due to take place.

Forensic collision investigators are at the scene. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.

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Gardaí in Trim are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, particularly any motorists with dashcam footage, to contact Trim Garda station on 046-9481540 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111.