A cyclist in his nineties died after a crash involving a truck on the N59 near Clydagh, Galway. Gardai are investigating.
A truck and a cyclist collided. The cyclist was a man in his nineties, and he got seriously hurt in the crash. They rushed him to UHG and sadly, they pronounced him dead soon after.
The police are still there right now, and they have closed the road to traffic. Forensic investigators are looking into it and are working at the scene. Traffic diversions are still happening.
The police ask for witnesses to come forward. Did you drive there at the time? If so, contact Salthill Garda Station at 091 514720. You can also call the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or contact any Garda station.
Police say a fatal crash happened in Moycullen on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Emergency services went to a truck and cyclist crash at Clydagh on the N59 around noon. The cyclist was sent to the hospital by ambulance.
The road is still closed for examination. Investigators are doing a technical investigation and ask any witnesses to step up. If you were on the N59 near Clydagh between 11:45 am and 12:05 pm please contact police, and share any camera or dash-cam footage with them too.