Following the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 11.15am yesterday, Saturday 21st June, on the A449 northbound, the deceased can now be named as 60 year old Kevin Morgan from Cwmbran.
The collision involved a black BMW car and a white Kawasaki motorcycle.
The driver of the BWM, a 32 year old man from Chepstow, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 202 21/06/14.