Gardaí appeal for witnesses after male cyclist is killed in Dublin road collision

A cyclist has died after being knocked down by a car in a late night accident in Dublin.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision that occurred on Patrick's Street, Dublin 8 at 12.44am this morning. The cyclist, a man in his 40s, was involved in a collision with a car. He was removed by ambulance to St James' Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the car was not injured.

A Garda investigation has begun investigations into the crash and the scene of the incident was closed to facilitate an examination of the area by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road at the scene has now re-opened to traffic.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400.