South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after a 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed at the scene of a fatal road crash at Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw.

The accident occurred at approximately 7:25pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Police have confirmed that a white coloured Kawasaki ZX900 and a black coloured Audi A3 were in collision. Despite the best efforts of attending emergency services, the 26-year-old male rider of the motorcycle died at scene.

The road was closed for a number of hours whilst investigation work was carried out.

South Wales Police would like to speak with any witnesses to the collision, any person who may have dash camera footage of the incident or anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of any of the vehicles prior to the collision.

Witnesses are being asked contact the Roads Policing unit on 101, quoting occurrence 2200146630.