Cyclist dies in collision with van in Co Clare

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 10:13 · Archive

A male cyclist has died following a collision with a van on the N67 in Kilrush, Co Clare.

A male cyclist has died following a collision with a van on the N67 at Baunmore in Kilrush, Co Clare. The crash occurred at around 8pm on Friday 9 October. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was transported to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The van driver, a man in his 30s, was not injured in the incident. The N67 remained closed the following morning to allow a comprehensive technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in operation.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision. A garda spokesperson asked anyone who was travelling in the area between 7:15pm and 8:15pm that evening, or who has camera footage including dashcam or mobile phone recordings, to make this available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information can contact Kilrush Garda Station on 065 908 0550, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

How it is being reported

• Cyclist dies in fatal collision with van in Co Clare as gardai close roadA male cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal collision with a van on the N67 in Kilrush, Co ClareBelfast Live · 10 Oct, 09:55
• Cyclist dies following road crash in Co ClareBelfast Telegraph · 10 Oct, 09:19

In this story: Co Clare · Kilrush · N67 · Baunmore · University Hospital Limerick · Garda Forensic Collision Investigators

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