Cyclist Killed in Hit and Run

Vélo · 14-09-2011 8:30am #1

Very sad news.

RIP.

monument · 14-09-2011 8:46am

Garda release:

Fatal hit and run Carbury 13th Sept 2011
Gardai in Carbury, Co Kildare are investigating the circumstances of a fatal hit and run road traffic collision on the Kinnegad to Edenderry road on the 13th Sept 2011.

The collision occured on the Kinnegad to Edenderry rd(R401) at Carrick approx 3 miles from Carbury.The collision between a male cyclist(61yrs) and a vehicle occurred at approx 8.55pm on the 13th Sept 2011. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene. The cyclist received fatal injuries and has been taken to Naas General Hospital.

The road is closed for a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.

Witnesses or anyone who may have seen the cyclist on the road or who may have information in relation to the collision are asked to contact the Gardai in Leixlip on 01 6667800.

seamus · 14-09-2011 9:12am

Is it just me or do we seem to be seeing a lot more hit and runs on cyclists reported (here and in the news)?

RIP, very sad.

Bunnyhopper · 14-09-2011 10:09am

RIP

It's very sad to read yet another report like this.

EoghanConway · 14-09-2011 10:17am

RIP

Tallon · 14-09-2011 10:39am

Terrible news, I used to live right on front of where it happened.

My sister lives there now and she said it's a terrifying thing to think about

RIP

kona · 14-09-2011 11:24am

Sad news.

As for that scumbag driver, hope he gets what he deserves.

Lawrence1895 · 14-09-2011 12:29pm

R.I.P. and my condolences to the family and friends

peterako · 14-09-2011 1:06pm

I HAVE noticed and increasing lack of regard for cyclists by motorists in recent times.

Possibly due to the fact that many of today's motorists may not have ridden a bike at some time.

Often it is from underestimating just how quickly a bike can move and then either:

- pulling out in front of them on from a junction or...
- pulling in too soon after overtaking or
- not leaving ANY space while overtaking

All three have been happening to me a lot this year. Much, much more than in the past.

Another worrying development is the silly trend these days for 'serious' cyclists to wear dark (mainly black) clothing.

Come on guys!
Be safe! Be seen!!

Be careful out there.

May that gent rest in peace and I hope they catch the driver.

Peter

Captain Havoc · 14-09-2011 1:08pm

let's not swing this into a debate, sympathies only please

kenmc · 14-09-2011 4:00pm

Man arrested

demakinz · 14-09-2011 5:34pm

I know the poor man that was killed, he had only started on the bike recently to help with his Cholesterol,

He was a lovely man with a big family my heart goes out to them now. I hope they find out who did it and bring them to justice.

RIP P.