17/04/2013

Motorcyclist Killed In Co Kildare Crash

A 30-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a car at Dagwelds Cross, Blackwood in Naas at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening.

The as-yet-unidentified motorcyclist was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The woman driver of the car received minor injuries in the collision.

The road was closed for a forensic examination, but has since reopened.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the collision to contact Naas Garda Station on 045-884300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

(H/CD)


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