13/08/2007

Motorcyclist Dies In Co. Westmeath

A 46-year-old man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co. Westmeath on Sunday evening.

The incident occurred at Monaghanstown, Castletowngeoghegan at around 6.40pm.

The scene is being examined this morning.

(SP/JM)


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