Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died at the scene of a collision with a car in Reigate.

Surrey Police said the collision, involving a Honda motorbike and a silver Ford, happened in Reigate Road, outside Reigate Grammar School, yesterday at about 3.45pm.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man believed to be aged in his 40s, was declared dead at the scene.

Road closures were put in place whilst emergency services were in attendance.

A Surrey Police spokeswoman said: β€œAn investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway, and police would like to hear from anyone that witnessed the events leading up to the incident or the collision.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference P141 30277.