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Motorcyclist (50s) killed in collision with SUV

The driver of the 4×4 was also taken to hospital.

A MAN IN his 50s has died following a collision in Kildare.

The motorcyclist was killed this afternoon on the R445 near Monasterevin. A man aged in his 50s was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a 4×4 vehicle.

He was taken by ambulance to Naas General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver and sole occupant of the 4×4, a man in his 60s, was also taken by ambulance to Naas Hospital. His condition is not known.

The R445 is currently closed to traffic west of Monasterevin to facilitate Garda forensic collision investigators and local diversions are in place. The local coroner will be notified.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045-527730 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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    Aug 17th 2018, 5:45 PM

    Tragic, rest in peace

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    Mute Willie Bill Bryan
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    Aug 17th 2018, 5:52 PM

    Sad , greasy roads and road surfaces lethal combination in this weather , RIP.

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    Aug 17th 2018, 8:50 PM

    Ride free brother. My thoughts are with your family and friends tonight.

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    Aug 17th 2018, 8:56 PM

    R.I.P, So sad, too many of our biker family taken too soon this year

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    Aug 17th 2018, 9:42 PM

    Godspeed my good man, condolences to his family and friends.

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    Aug 17th 2018, 10:06 PM

    Condolences to the poor guys family and friends its been a very bad time for bikers this year rest easy and ride free

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    Aug 17th 2018, 10:57 PM

    Rest easy brother

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    Mute Ter
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    Aug 18th 2018, 8:26 AM

    Sad news, condolences to the man,s family and friends .look twice for bikes take that extra second ,too many bikers have being lost this year.take it easy on your ride

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