Collision in Citywest cyclist killed.

Capt'n Midnight

Just noticed fire engine and ambulance in Citywest at the roundabout at the flyover.

The ambulance lights were on when it drove off so fingers crossed.

Max_Charger

Never a good sign.

An Garda Síochána ‏@GardaTraffic 22m
Dublin: Update - Following earlier tweet, N7 is not closed. Citywest Road is closed following incident at roundabout just off N7 at jnctn 3

ravydavygravy

"Feeling very sorry for the poor man who seemed to be knocked off his bike and was receiving CPR at Citywest flyover this evening"

https://twitter.com/MrBrianBennett/statuses/427878954414780416

Qualitymark

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/article29954748.ece

Gardaí at Rathcoole are investigating the death of a male cyclist following a road accident in Co Dublin earlier this evening.
The male pedal cyclist, in his late 30s, was knocked to the ground on City West Road at Brownsbarn Roundabout at Saggart at approximately 5.20pm this evening.

crosstownk

RIP. Devastating stuff. Condolences to friends and family.

Roger Hassenforder

awful.
condolences to family and friends

Ninap

Terrible. And much too common on Irish roads.

monument

From the garda press office:

Garda - Fatal RTC City West, Saggart.
Gardaí at Rathcoole are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occured on City West Road at Brownsbarn Roundabout, Saggart at approximately 5.20p.m. this evening Monday 27th January, 2014.

The male pedal cyclist (late 30s) was knocked to the ground and removed to Tallaght Hospital where he later died. The road remains closed while a forensic collision examination is taking place.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the collision or who may have been in the area of City West Road between 5.20p.m. and 5.30p.m. this evening or who may have any information to contact them in Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 - 6667600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Zyzz

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057135260

davidsatelle100

RIP condolences to the family

Pinch Flat

Terrible news, RIP to the cyclist and condolences to his family. I cycle over the city west fly over daily and have had my fair share of close calls. Cars just won't give way to bikes on roundabouts no matter what lights / hi-vis you've got.

Payton

Terrible tragedy, I cycled through citywest for 7 years and a few near misses, it's a nightmare for cyclists it's like a race track at each roundabout for motorists.

pprendeville

RIP

EB_2013

Terrible news. RIP

Koobcam

RIP

The Noble Nudge

RIP

Pigeon Reaper

I work in Citywest and heard about this last night. I hope that this leads to safer junctions for all but it's sad that someone has lost their life.

thebullkf

r.i.p.

Pablo Rubio

This is terrible news. Thoughts are with friends and family. R.I.P.

The Novacastrian

RIP. My condolences to his family and friends.

I cycle the Naas Road everyday on my commute, sometimes via Citywest. It can be crazy out there, people rushing to get home, etc.

StaggerLee

RIP. I knew the victim briefly, he had a young family. Hopefully the driver comes forward.

Iwannahurl

Did the fatal collision occur at this roundabout?

lennymc

rip.

Colonialboy

RIP ..

ravydavygravy

Iwannahurl wrote: »

Did the fatal collision occur at this roundabout?

Exactly there

del_boy13

RIP to the cyclist and my most sincere condolences to his family.

Pinch Flat

Iwannahurl wrote: »

Did the fatal collision occur at this roundabout?

Yeah that's the one. I used to cycle through this one on my morning commute and gave up due to so many close calls. One less roundabout to contend with. I take a short cut down towards the entrance to the park now that's much safer.

There's a photo of the accident scene on today's online Independent - I don't want to post it out of respect for the cyclist's family. But it looks like he was hit by a car coming from the right when he was going straight through the roundabout.

RobFowl

RIP and thoughts are with his family and friends.

Look after your selves out there.

Tomred13

Very sad news. RIP, my sympathy to his family and friends..

Carpenter

RIP

rollingscone

RIP

slowcyclist

RIP

murph226

RIP

TheNah

RIP. Poor guy. There goes any of us.

Slydice

RIP

givusapush

Rip

Qualitymark

Gardaí are looking for witnesses:

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/cyclist-saggart-dublin-killed-hit-3086599

A cyclist was killed after being knocked down by a vehicle that left the scene of the accident…

The incident happened on the City West Road at Brownsbarn Roundabout, Saggart, Co Dublin, at around 5.20pm on Monday.Passing motorists reported seeing his bike with fully-functioning lights on the front and back as paramedics tried to save him…

Gardai have appealed for witnesses, or anyone who may have been in the area of City West Road between 5.20pm and 5.30pm on Monday to contact them in Clondalkin Garda station on 01 6667600.

biketard

Very sad news. RIP.

Ole Rodrigo

RIP. Condolences to his family.

I just started work in Citywest and had originally planned on going that way on my commute. Not that the other routes are much better.

sailors

sad sad.RIP

Chips Lovell

We've had to delete several posts because people have begun making comments that imply reason/fault. That's for the authorities to determine.

Can we limit our contributions to condolences only please.

del88

RIP...very sad.

jdburkedjburke

Sad news