A man in his 30s died this afternoon after the motorbike he was driving collided with a car on the westbound carriageway of the R449 near Celbridge shortly before 3pm.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Forensic collision investigators have been called to the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station 01-6667800 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.