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# Cork
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with car
The road was closed for a time.
A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed after his vehicle collided with a car today in Cork.
Gardaí in Fermoy are investigating the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Scartbarry, Watergrass Hill, this afternoon at approximately 1pm.
The incident occurred when a car collided with a male motorcyclist, who was 55 years of age.
The motorcyclist was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will be carried out tomorrow morning.
The female driver, who was in her mid 30s, and her male passenger (aged 11) were uninjured.
The road was closed for a forensic collision examination and has now reopened.
