One mas is dead after his motorcycle collided with a car in Halton Hills, police say.

The accident occurred on Friday at approximately 3:10 p.m. in the area of 10 Sideroad and Eighth Line.

Investigators say the man’s motorcycle rear-ended the car, throwing the rider onto the road.

The man was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries. The driver of the car was not injured.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

The motorcyclist’s identity hasn’t be released, but police have confirmed he was a Halton Region resident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact police at 905-825-4747, ext. 5065.