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Motorcyclist dies in collision with car in Co Kerry

Man in his 50s pronounced dead at scene, gardaí appeal for witnesses

Gardaí put local traffic diversions in place on the N70. Photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
Gardaí put local traffic diversions in place on the N70. Photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
Dean Ruxton
Sat Aug 15 2015 - 15:49

Gardaí are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in a traffic collision in Co Kerry on Saturday.

The deceased, a man in his 50s, was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on the N70 between Kenmare and Sneem, Co Kerry, shortly before midday.

He was pronounced dead a short time later at the scene. The occupants of the car were not injured in the crash.

The Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been called to the scene and the road is closed, with local traffic diversions in place.

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Gardaí are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kenmare Garda Station on 064 -6641177, Killarney Garda Station 064-6671160 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton is an Audience Editor at The Irish Times. He also writes the Lost Leads archive series