Elderly cyclist dies in hospital after collision with truck
The crash occurred on the R414 at Monasterevin, Co Kildare, on Monday.
A cyclist has died in hospital following a road collision in Co Kildare.
The woman, aged in her 80s, was injured in the incident involving a truck and a bicycle on the R414 at Monasterevin at around 9.50am on Monday.
No other injuries were reported.
A Garda spokesperson said on Tuesday: “The female cyclist aged in her 80s was conveyed to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, for treatment of serious injuries.
“She has since been pronounced deceased yesterday.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on (045) 527 730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”