Gardaí in Westport are investigating a fatal collision involving a cyclist and a car which occurred at Knockakeery, Aughagower, Co Mayo on the 10th January 2015.
At approximately 11.30am a 67-year-old male cyclist was fatally injured when he was struck by a car on a minor road at Knockakeery near the village of Aughagower (approximately 5 miles from Westport). He was pronounced dead at the scene and later removed to Mayo General Hospital. The driver of the car, a female aged in her 40s, did not require hospital treatment.
The road is closed to traffic and local diversions are in place. An examination of the scene by Garda forensic collision investigators is continuing. The local Coroner has been notified.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Westport Garda Station ph. 098-50230 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
