Man (70s) dies after road crash in Co Kerry

The incident occurred at Lauragh at 4.20pm today.

By Cónal Thomas Friday 5 Jul 2019, 9:30 PM

Jul 5th 2019, 9:30 PM 21,056 Views 1 Comment

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GARDAÍ IN KERRY are investigating after a man in his 70s was fatally injured after falling from his bike this afternoon.

The incident occurred at Lauragh – approximately 24 kilometres from Kenmare – at 4.20pm today.

No other person or vehicle was involved.

The man’s body has been removed to University Hospital Kerry for a post-mortem examination.

Garda forensic collision investigators are at the scene. The stretch of road is closed and diversions are in place, according to gardaí.

The local Coroner has been notified.

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Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them at Kenmare Garda Station on 064-6641177, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Man (70s) dies after road crash in Co Kerry