Cyclist dies after Islandbridge crash

magicbastarder

Gardaí confirmed that a crash had happened on Conyngham Road at Islandbridge close to Phoenix Park.

It is believed the cyclist was struck by a car.

He was taken to hospital following the incident.

http://www.thejournal.ie/cyclist-crash-3283609-Mar2017/

amcalester

Hopefully the cyclist will make a full recovery.

Tenzor07

Wishing the cyclist a speedy recovery!

average_runner

Indo said the injuries were serious, fighting for their life sadly

Chuchote

I really, really hope this cyclist comes safe out of what sounds like a horrific crash

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/cyclist-fighting-for-life-after-being-struck-by-car-near-dublins-phoenix-park-35523388.html

Annie get your Run

Did they change the headline? It's say's the cyclist died - awful news if true.

ED E

Its a new article:
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/cyclist-30-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-near-dublins-phoenix-park-35523388.html

RIP.

robyntmorton

Being reported as a death by The Journal now too.

The comments about cyclists being dangerous over there are disgusting.

RIP to the poor man

Kaisr Sose

RIP

Seen the earlier headline and hoped they would pull through. So sad.

jon1981

FFS RIP

letape

Dreadful news. RIP.

Somedude9

Oh no...

Sleeper12

Rip. Very sad

Stheno

Rip, awful news

Tenzor07

My thoughts with the persons friends and family, may he rest in peace..

Grid.

Awful news...R.I.P:(

jon1981

Again RIP.

Is it just me that has a burning desire to know the details of these recent deaths?

As a daily commuter and weekend cyclist, if there's something to be learned here that may help me and other cyclists stay safe, i want to know about it. Also drivers need to hear these details too... (obviously too soon for these details)

Furthermore, we need tv adverts that are as thought provoking as the drink driving adverts showing the carnage of what can happen.

sullivlo

jon1981 wrote: »

Again RIP.

Is it just me that has a burning desire to know the details of these recent deaths?

As a daily commuter and weekend cyclist, if there's something to be learned here that may help me and other cyclists stay safe, i want to know about it. Also drivers need to hear these details too... (obviously too soon for these details)

Furthermore, we need tv adverts that are as thought provoking as the drink driving adverts showing the carnage of what can happen.

Probably not the place to discuss it but I have the same concern...

RIP to the cyclist. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

jon1981

sullivlo wrote: »

Probably not the place to discuss it but I have the same concern...

RIP to the cyclist. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Yeah probably deserves it's own thread.

TheBeach

How sad
Rip the poor person.

Pinch Flat

RIP another tragedy. All too close to home for me - the stretch on the quays from the Guinness brewery to park gate street is the worst on my commute.

P_1

Another spot I'd hit regularly. RIP that could have been any of us today.

PropJoe10

RIP to the poor guy, a terrible tragedy. Seems a strange place to get hit there. Wonder what happened.

Beasty

Thread title updated

jon1981 wrote: »

Is it just me that has a burning desire to know the details of these recent deaths?

Not here and not now. The authorities need to establish cause/fault and any discussion of specifics here could prejudice any investigation. It can also be potentially distressing to anyone who may know the victim and reading the thread.

Wider threads are generally fine, except in the aftermath of such a tragic incident as that almost inevitably leads to comparisons and possible speculation.

RIP

Beasty

Threads merged

Searchers

Sincere condolences to the family and friends and RIP. Terrible news after a beautiful sunny day for cycling.

Alek

RIP.

Been there today with my kids in a trailer, the road before the entrance to the park was blocked off completely by Gardai... My first thought was that someone must have died if they're blocking such a busy route... didn't take this seriously until now

Chuchote

Condolences to all who love the cyclist, and to the driver.

DanDublin1982

RIP.

Feels like we've had to post that way too often around here lately.

rollingscone

RIP

davidsatelle100

RIP Thoughts with all affected

PropJoe10

Terrible thing to happen.

onmebike

RIP

average_runner

Very sad, I run in that way most Monday mornings, except today. Its's a junction where you to be so careful, cause whoever comes out of that gate, near always comes out too far.

Lemming

RIP

CramCycle

A terrible tragedy, and something that will be playing heavily on the minds of those involved and those who are friends and family. Please remember we do not allow speculation on such matters for a variety of reasons, the primary one being courtesy to friends and family.

Condolences to the friends and family of the cyclist, none of us ever expect not to come home, whether we are out with friends, commuting to work or just getting out of the house to clear our head.

Tar.Aldarion

I got hit by a car at islandbridge last year too.


RIP.

whiskeyman

Awful news.
I know a lot of people who cycle that route and heart was in my mouth til I knew all were ok.
I'm sure many people out there unfortunately got the news they dreaded.
Can't even think the pain and hurt they are feeling
Thoughts are with the driver too.

trellheim

RIP. Very sad.

This happened just outside the Islandbridge gate, as people have mentioned above.

robd

I witnessed the aftermath of this accident, and can't comment on specifics.

It's very much, in my mind.

All I'd like to say is RIP to the victim and driver. Tragic for both and families.

shootermacg

R.I.P and my sincerest sympathies go out to his friends and family.

I cycle to work myself and I've got two kids cycling to school and when you see this, you think to yourself, am I doing the right thing?

AndrewJRenko

average_runner wrote: »

Very sad, I run in that way most Monday mornings, except today. Its's a junction where you to be so careful, cause whoever comes out of that gate, near always comes out too far.

Unfortunately, at many junctions, whoever comes out of the gate or side road or petrol station seems to come out too far. The cycle lane very often turns into the pulling out space for the exiting car, for no good reason. These aren't junctions with restricted visibility - just people sticking their nose out into traffic in the vain hope that it will get them to the end of their journey quicker.

BabysCoffee

RIP

triggermortis

More sad news. RIP