The fatal motorcycle crash comes despite a crackdown on bikers by North Wales Police

A motorcyclist has died in a road crash in north Wales adding to the rising number of biker deaths in the area this year despite a police crackdown.

The man was killed on Saturday afternoon near the New Inn at Pontblyddyn, near Mold.

North Wales Police say that a car and a motorcycle were involved.

The Corwen Road from Pontblyddyn to Coed Talon was closed while police crash investigators examined the scene.

Police are increasingly worried about the number of motorbike fatalities in rural Wales.

The north Wales force has introduced a zero-tolerance policy towards biking offenders this year.

'Road signs

In June, Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami called for warning signs to be put up for bikers after 12 motorcyclists had died in north Wales since the start of the year - more than the whole of 2002.

Mr Tami said many roads have become known as notorious black spots.

"Corwen Road is a favourite stretch for weekend bikers.

"Unfortunately, it is also a primary route for cars and lorries travelling to mid Wales and so speeding bikers are taking a terrible risk when opening up the throttle."

Many of the deaths have been motorcyclists from outside the region.

Now Mr Tami is suggesting signs should be put up on roads where bikers have been killed to warn others.

"Our own bikers tend to know the roads better and know when to overtake and when not to."

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Wrexham police on 0845 607 1001 or 0845 607 1002.