A cyclist has been killed in a road traffic crash in north Co Dublin this morning, with a statement from the Garda saying a driver in a car was involved.
The victim was in his 40s and was cycling in the St
Margaret’s area when he was fatally injured in the crash just before 12 midday.
The male cyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
At the time of writing on Saturday afternoon the road remained sealed off. It
was being examined as part of the Garda investigation now underway.
Garda Headquarters in Dublin issued a statement on the
fatal crash, which said the driver of the car survived though he required
medical treatment.
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“Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision
involving a pedal cyclist and a car that occurred on the R108 Road, St
Margaret’s, North County Dublin, at approximately 11:45am,” the Garda statement
said.
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“The cyclist, a man in his 40s was fatally injured and
pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the car was treated for non-life
threatening injuries by ambulance services at scene.
“The road is currently closed as Garda Forensic Collision
Investigators conduct their examination. Local diversions are in place.”
Gardaí said they were appealing for anyone with
information, particularly any road users who may have witnessed the collision
or have dash-cam footage, to contact them at Dublin Airport Garda Station.
That Garda station can be reached on (01) 666 4950 or
witnesses can call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda
station.
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