Gardaí release witness appeal following fatal single-vehicle collision near Kildare border
A man aged in his 50s was treated at the scene but was pronounced deceased a short time later
Gardaí have released a witness appeal after a fatal single-vehicle collision took place near the Kildare-Dublin border.
According to a garda spokesperson, the tragic incident took place on Lower Road, Strawberry Beds in Lucan in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29.
The spokesperson explained: “Shortly before 4.30am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a motor cycle on the R109 Lower Road, between Tinkers Hill (R121) and Rugged Lane.
“The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was treated at the scene but was pronounced deceased a short time later.
“The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.”
The spokesperson further said that local traffic diversions are currently in place following the incident.
In addition, they said that gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward: “Road users who may have relevant camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.”
The spokesperson concluded by urging anyone with information to contact Lucan Garda Station at (01) 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.