Gardaí investigate death of cyclist, 60s, killed in Dublin crash
A cyclist in his 60s had died following a fatal crash with a car on the R139 in Dublin 17 on Monday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after gardaí and emergency services showed around 8pm.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have since examined the scene and traffic diversions have been lifted.
The man was transported to the Dublin City Mortuary, where an autopsy will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Road users who were in the area between 7.30pm and 8.15pm and may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station at 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
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