A MOTORCYCLIST HAS died following a road traffic collision in Co Kildare.

The collision, involving a motorcycle and a truck, happened on the R148 at Killickaweeny, a townland outside of Kilcock, shortly before 12pm. 

The motorcyclist, a woman aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been taken to the morgue in Naas, where a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

No other injuries were reported.

The road between Kilcock and Enfield is closed. It is expected to remain closed until tomorrow pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Motorists travelling westbound towards Enfield are advised to continue on the M4 motorway and take the Junction 9 (Enfield) exit.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Monday 8th September 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.