A man has died following a road traffic accident in West Cork this afternoon.
The accident between a motorcycle and a car occurred in the village of Ballineen today, at around 1.45 pm.
The driver of the motorcycle, a man aged in his 50s, was fatally injured during the collision.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital.
No other injuries have been reported as a result of this crash.
The R586 road between Bandon and Bantry is currently closed in Ballineen as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination at the scene. Local diversions are in place.
Investigating gardaí are looking to hear from anyone who was traveling on the R586 – the main road between Bandon and Bantry – this afternoon and who may have camera footage.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.