Gardaí at Pearse Street are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred shortly before mid-night last night, Tuesday 21st June 2011.
It happened at the junction of Westmoreland Street and O’ Connell Bridge and involved a taxi and a pedal cyclist. The 21 year old male cyclist was taken by ambulance to St James’s Hospital where he died from his injuries this morning.
The deceased was one of 3 males riding bicycles along Westmoreland Street and Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have seen these cyclists immediately beforehand to contact them at Pearse Street on 01 6669000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
