Gardai in Carrickmacross are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on the 2/8/11 at approximately 10.15pm on the N2 Carrickmacross to Castleblaney Road.
A 23 year old male cyclist was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road is currently closed pending completion of an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who travelled this stretch of road between 10pm and 10.30pm or to any one that can assist in this investigation to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042-9690190, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.