A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in the Borders.

The 54-year-old man was travelling north on the A6112, near Lennel, when the collision happened at around 11.25am on Sunday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which involved the blue 1984 Honda motorbike and a southbound white Volkswagen Polo.

Sergeant Ross Drummond said: “This was a serious road traffic collision in which a 54-year-old man sadly lost his life and my sincere condolences go to his family and friends.

“Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who witnessed this, or who saw the motorcycle beforehand, is urged to contact us as soon as possible.”