Garda investigation after deceased cyclist found on Kildare road for over 12 hours
The man was pronounced dead at the scene
A cyclist in his 40s has died following a road traffic collision on the R445 Dublin Road in Co. Kildare.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the collision, which occurred on the R445 between Kildare Town and the Junction 12 roundabout on the N7.
The incident is believed to have taken place sometime between approximately 10.30pm on Thursday, July 9, and 12.30pm on Friday, July 10, when the cyclist was discovered.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has since been removed to Naas General Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.
The road remains closed while a technical examination of the scene is carried out, with local diversions in place.
Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who travelled on the R445 Dublin Road between Kildare Town and the Junction 12 roundabout during the relevant time period to come forward.
They are particularly anxious to speak with road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam or mobile phone recordings, and are asking that any such footage be made available to the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527 730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.