RIP: Garda warning as elderly cyclist dies in road crash on busy tourist route in Kerry
The road, near Kilgarvan, remains closed pending technical examination as gardai appeal for witnesses
An investigation is underway after an elderly cyclist was killed in a road crash on a busy tourist route in County Kerry.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal incident which happened on the R569 road at Church Grounds, Kilgarvan, this Tuesday afternoon.
"Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist shortly after 1.40pm. The cyclist, a male in his 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," said a spokesperson who added that the local coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place.
Motorists are being advised the road remains closed pending technical examination and all drivers travelling to and from Kenmare need to travel via Killarney and Moll's Gap on the N71. Gardai say this road is not suitable for heavy vehicle traffic.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal incident to come forward and any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney garda station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.