A MOTORCYCLIST died yesterday after colliding with two cars.

The man, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the accident, which happened in Bexley Lane, near the junction with Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, at approximately 5.15pm.

The motorcyclist was travelling south when he collided with a blue Peugeot 206 and a silver Toyota Starlet.

The date and venue of the post mortem have yet to be confirmed and an inquest will be opened and adjourned in due course.

Both drivers of the two other vehicles stopped at the scene.

Anyone with information, should call the collision investigation unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.