Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie
gowran

Cyclist (60s) dies in Kilkenny road crash

The incident happened yesterday afternoon in Gowran.

A MAN IN his 60s has died after a road crash yesterday afternoon in Kilkenny.

Gardaí were called to the scene on Church Road in Gowran at around 3.45pm. 

The man was cycling on the road and was involved in a collision with a tractor. 

He received fatal injuries, and his body was removed to St Luke’s General Hospital. 

A post-mortem was due to take place later at University Hospital Waterford.

No other injuries were reported. 

The road was closed for a period yesterday to allow the scene be examined by forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for any road users who may have dash cam footage and who were travelling on Church Road between 3.30pm and 3.45pm to make footage available to them.

Anyone with informaton is asked to contact Goresbridge Garda Station on 059 977 5202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station. 

Your Voice
Readers Comments
2
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel