Appeal for witnesses after fatal Kilrush collision
Gardaí are seeking information following a tragic crash between a van and a cyclist on the N67 at Baunmore, Kilrush. The incident, which claimed the life of a male cyclist, occurred on the evening of 9 October 2026 in County Clare.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí have launched a witness appeal after a fatal road traffic collision involving a van and a bicycle on the N67 at Baunmore, Kilrush, County Clare. The tragic event happened on Friday, 9 October 2026, at approximately 8:00pm, resulting in the immediate death of the male cyclist at the scene.
The deceased cyclist's body was transported to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a postmortem examination is scheduled to take place. The coroner has been formally notified of the incident. The van driver, a man in his 30s, escaped without injury.
The road remains closed with local diversions currently in operation. Gardaí are urging anyone who was travelling in the Baunmore area between 7:15pm and 8:15pm on the evening of 9 October 2026, or who may possess dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact Kilrush Garda Station at (065) 908 0550, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The deceased cyclist's body was transported to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a postmortem examination is scheduled to take place. The coroner has been formally notified of the incident. The van driver, a man in his 30s, escaped without injury.
The road remains closed with local diversions currently in operation. Gardaí are urging anyone who was travelling in the Baunmore area between 7:15pm and 8:15pm on the evening of 9 October 2026, or who may possess dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact Kilrush Garda Station at (065) 908 0550, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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