Gardaí appealing for witnesses after cyclist fatally injured

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic incident claimed the life of a cyclist on Wednesday night.

Gardaí at Sligo attended the scene of the incident after 11.30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13th, on Pearse Road, Sligo.

The cyclist — a male aged in his 50s — was found in the cycle lane with serious injuries. He was removed by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions are in place. Motorists approaching Sligo Town on Pearse Road are currently being diverted onto Cemetery Road.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, and to road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the scene at Pearse Road, Sligo between 11.30 p.m. and 12 midnight to make it available to them.

Anyone with information can contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.