25/04/2016

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Road Crash In Blackrock

Gardaí in Dundalk have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash involving a pedal cyclist in Co Louth on Saturday, 23 April.

It is understood the collision happened before 7am at Birch's Lane, Blackrock.

A male cyclist, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled on Birch’s Lane between 4am and 7am to contact them at Dundalk Garda Station 049-9388400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(MH/LM)

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