A young male cyclist was fatally injured when he was struck by a jeep.
Gardai in Bruff, Co. Limerick are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the R512 the Ardpatrick Road out of Kilmallock, Co. Limerick on the 24/6/09.
At approximately 18.15 hrs hours a young male cyclist, aged 11 years, was fatally injured when he was struck by a jeep. He was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick where a Post Mortem will take place later today, the 25/6/09.
The scene was technically examined and the road has since reopened.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with information is asked to contact Gardai at Bruff on 061 382940 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
Garda Press Office
24/6/09 08.00 hours
