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Man Arrested After Cyclist in His 70s Killed in Balbriggan Truck Collision

Gardaí are seeking dash-cam footage as forensic investigators examine the Dublin Street scene.

Overview

  • The collision happened around 12:40pm on Monday on Dublin Street (R132) in Balbriggan, County Dublin.
  • The cyclist, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash with a truck.
  • A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is in Garda custody as inquiries continue.
  • The roadway was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators with local diversions in place into the evening.
  • The Coroner has been notified, a post-mortem will be arranged, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and any camera or dash-cam footage from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.