Motorcyclist (40s) dies after collision with truck in Kerry

Eva Osborne

A motorcyclist in his 40s has died following a collision with a truck in Co Kerry.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N69 on the Listowel side of Tarbert village, Tieraclea, Co Kerry, on Friday morning at approximately 10am.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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.

Gardaí investigations are ongoing.