Motorcyclist dies following road collision in County Westmeath

INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a fatal road traffic collision in County Westmeath.

The incident, involving a motorcyclist and a car, occurred on the N55 at Lissoy at around 5.50pm this Monday. The motorcyclist, a male in his late 50s, was fatally injured following the collision.
 
Gardai say his body has since been removed to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar where a post-mortem will take place. No other injuries have been reported.
 
The road will remain closed overnight to traffic with diversions in place on the N55 between Athlone and Ballymahon.
 
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will carry out an examination of the scene on Tuesday morning.
 
"Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Road users with camera footage who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this available to gardaí," said a spokesperson.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone garda station on 090 649 2600 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.