A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash on the A470 in Gwynedd.
Emergency services were called to a collision between a motorbike and car on the Crimea Pass, between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog, yesterday afternoon (August 9).
Police have confirmed a 58-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and they are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 1.32pm yesterday (9th August) to reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike on the A470 Crimea Pass between Dolwyddelan, and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
"Officers attended alongside colleagues from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Services University Health Trust and the road was closed.
"Sadly, the 58 year old motorcyclist was pronounced deceased.
"The Coroner has been informed and the motorcyclist’s family will be supported by specially trained officers."
Detective Inspector Tim Evans, from the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, added: “I am grateful to members of the public and all emergency services who responded to the crash, and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the rider who tragically died in this incident.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area leading up to the time of the collision."
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