BREAKING: Motorcyclist dies in collision involving lorry close to Limerick-Kerry border
The road traffic collision occurred on the N69 on the Listowel side of Tarbert village
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred close to the Limerick-Kerry border.
It happened on the N69 on the Listowel side of Tarbert village, Tieraclea, County Kerry at around 10am this Friday morning.
A garda spokesperson said the collision involved a truck and a motorcycle.
"The driver of the motorcycle, a male in his 40s, has been pronounced deceased at the scene," said the garda spokesperson.
It is being reported that the deceased man is believed to be from County Limerick
The road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 9.45 am and 10.15 am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on (068) 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Investigations are ongoing," said the garda spokesperson.