A 72-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has died in a crash with a van near the Scottish Border.

The collision happened on the A68 near Carter Bar shortly after 4.10pm yesterday.

The man was riding a Honda motorcycle when it was involved in a crash with a Renault Trafic van. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Inspector Brenda Sinclair, of Police Scotland's road policing unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this time.

"We are carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone with information who has not already spoken to police to make contact."

Police can be contacted on 101.