A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Mountain Road.

The collision involving a single motorcycle, took place near the 28th Milestone at about 3.45pm yesterday (Sunday).

The rider of the motorcycle, a 50-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the collision. Police are keen to speak to anyone else who may have seen the accident or the events leading up to it.

Officers have thanked members of the public who stopped at the scene to help the emergency services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the roads policing unit at police headquarters on 631212.