A 48-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has lost his life after colliding with a car.

The incident took place at 4.50pm in Eltham yesterday (November 20) when the biker, who was traveling towards Greenwich lost control and slid into a red or orange Fiat Punto which was pulling out of Ravens Way.

The rider suffered serious internal injuries and was taken to Lewisham Hospital by ambulance.

He died later that evening as a result of his injuries.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the events which led up to it.

They are particularly keen to trace a second motorcyclist who witnessed the crash.

Catford Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 020 8285 1574, alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously.