Cyclist killed in Dublin

Danbo!

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/male-cyclist-50s-dies-after-collision-with-car-35850129.html

This latest fatality is the eleventh cyclist to die on Ireland's roads so far this year.

A total of 10 cyclists died on our roads during 2016 and nine in 2015.

Borderfox

RIP

dermabrasion

Terrible news like this doesn't seem to cause a ripple anymore.
R.I.P.

greenspurs

RIP to the man, condolences to his family and friends.....

McTigs

RIP

jon1981

RIP - Shocked at the people so far ... let's not let this just become a number

Macy0161

RIP

Chuchote

RIP

Condolences, comhbhrón to all who loved him.

magicbastarder

RIP.

NellyJelly

That's terrible. Really makes you think about the how silly it is to sweat the small stuff.

Alanstrainor

And that's a residential road with speed ramps everywhere. Unbelievable. RIP.

mr spuckler

RIP poor man

crosstownk

RIP. Awful, awful news.

check_six

Alanstrainor wrote: »

And that's a residential road with speed ramps everywhere. Unbelievable. RIP.

Yeah, dead straight road, good sight lines, speed bumps, road too narrow to speed on. How on earth did this happen?

seamus

That's insane, I go past that road every day. A residential road, during the school run. One can't help but speculate (elsewhere).

RIP.

Very sad. RIP

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Chuchote

I'll be discussing this on Journalism and Cycling thread, rather than this thread for RIPs.

LollipopJimmy

That poor man was using my gym a couple of months ago and I had chatted to him a number of times in the steam room and jacuzzi. Terrible nice man

RIP

endacl

Alanstrainor wrote: »

And that's a residential road with speed ramps everywhere. Unbelievable. RIP.

check_six wrote: »

Yeah, dead straight road, good sight lines, speed bumps, road too narrow to speed on. How on earth did this happen?

Driver in his 80s

jive

endacl wrote: »

Driver in his 80s

Tragic by all accounts really; can't imagine the man in his 80s was by any means a 'dangerous' driver and when you get to that age I'd imagine it's hard to give the car up or know when to give it up. I don't want to imply he is at fault here either as I don't know the details.

Highlights the need for segregated cycle lanes yet again. I can't see why, especially in Dublin city, this can't be achieved beyond the cries of a few motorist voters who will eventually get over it.

lawred2

ronoc wrote: »

Very sad. RIP

Latest cyclist death: Popular school principal dies after collision with car while going to work

that's so sad

that will be felt across a very wide community

Tar.Aldarion

RIP to the man, horrible thing to happen.

If I get to be that age I really doubt I would be driving anywhere.

tunney

jive wrote: »

Tragic by all accounts really; can't imagine the man in his 80s was by any means a 'dangerous' driver and when you get to that age I'd imagine it's hard to give the car up or know when to give it up. I don't want to imply he is at fault here either as I don't know the details.

Highlights the need for segregated cycle lanes yet again. I can't see why, especially in Dublin city, this can't be achieved beyond the cries of a few motorist voters who will eventually get over it.

I live around the corner from the accident site. Its a quiet residential area, segregated lanes wouldn't be feasible here and really shouldn't be necessary.

endacl

tunney wrote: »

I live around the corner from the accident site. Its a quiet residential area, segregated lanes wouldn't be feasible here and really shouldn't be necessary.

Absolutely agreed. I use that road regularly to avoid traffic. Most times of most days the whole road might as well be a cycle lane.

seamus

tunney wrote: »

I live around the corner from the accident site. Its a quiet residential area, segregated lanes wouldn't be feasible here and really shouldn't be necessary.

That particular junction is notorious as a rat run and people in a rush trying to skip around queues of traffic. Which is what I assumed was the issue when I first heard it, but that likely doesn't apply in this case.

The teacher apparently taught at my primary school when I was there; I recognise the name but not the face. He would have been newly qualified at that time, so he probably taught kids younger than me.

Lemming

RIP.

Brings it a bit closer to home when it's a road you know well.

jive

tunney wrote: »

I live around the corner from the accident site. Its a quiet residential area, segregated lanes wouldn't be feasible here and really shouldn't be necessary.

Not familiar with the area, only commenting on my own experiences on cycling in Dublin and the consequences of this incident. Obviously not every road requires segregated lanes so I'll take your word for it!

Chuchote

tunney wrote: »

I live around the corner from the accident site. Its a quiet residential area, segregated lanes wouldn't be feasible here and really shouldn't be necessary.

A quietway would be feasible, preferably, if residents were willing to use their driveways instead of taking up road space to park

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fat bloke

It's exactly the kind of road you would encourage your kids to detour off the main thoroughfares through.

onmebike

RIP.

mp31

RIP

Fian

RIP.

the description below suggests the poor man was proceeding straight through a T junction (with the right of way) when the collision occurred.

Padraic Carney (53) had left his house on Butterfield Close shortly after 8am yesterday morning and was cycling down Butterfield Park when his bike and a car collided at the junction with Butterfield Crescent.

triggermortis

RIP

DanDublin1982

Rest In Peace.

Kaisr Sose

So close to home...may he rest in peace. Condolences to the family, loved ones and friends.

lethal dose

RIP
Terrible news

ED E

I have to echo Kaiser, this one was scary close to home. Pretty confident I know some of his pupils.

RIP.

I love Sean nos

jive wrote: »

can't imagine the man in his 80s was by any means a 'dangerous' driver

Agreed. There's no evidence of dangerous driving at all. Apart from the gentleman who is no longer alive due to his driving.

SSII

My deepest condolences to his friends and family. It's very sad news and makes you think that tomorrow may be your last day.

And about the driver as he is a senior citizen who probably has a lower motor performance and coordination. I think that when you pass a certain age ( lets say 50+) you should retake your drivings test to make sure that you are no danger on the road and avoid any accidents.

CramCycle

SSII wrote: »

And about the driver as he is a senior citizen who probably has a lower motor performance and coordination. I think that when you pass a certain age ( lets say 50+) you should retake your drivings test to make sure that you are no danger on the road and avoid any accidents.

MOD VOICE: Lets keep this thread for condolences, if there is a general discussion on related topics, it might be better suited as a general thread over in motors.

McGrath5

RIP.

I knew him from around the area, this is scarily close to home.

Slydice

RIP

Elmer Blooker

check_six wrote: »

Yeah, dead straight road, good sight lines, speed bumps, road too narrow to speed on. How on earth did this happen?

I'm not familiar with that side of the city but in my parts the ramps are so low and flat they are clearly designed to appease the whinging and powerful motoring lobby. The authorities whether it be DCC or South Dublin CC may pontificate about 30kmph limits in residential areas but they couldn't really give a toss and just want to make themselves look like they are "concerned" about road safety and give themselves a pat on the back. A rant I know but all I say is true - this is Ireland!
RIP to that poor cyclist.

vandriver

Padraic Carney was the headmaster at my daughter's school.
He was an absolute gentleman,who will be greatly missed.
RIP