Elderly cyclist serious injured after traffic collision

Briain Kelly, 16 Jun

A cyclist in his 70s was seriously injured in a traffic collision on the

N84 this week.

The crash involving a car and a bicycle took place on the  the N84 in

Ballyhean, Co.Mayo, at around midday on Wednesday, June 14.

The cyclist, a man in his 70s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital to

receive treatment for serious injuries.

An Garda Síochána have said that no other injuries were reported from this

crash.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to

come forward.

In particular, anyone who may have observed a lone cyclist on surrounding

roads in the Ballyhean area between 11.30am – 12.15pm.

Any road users who were travelling in the area with camera footage

(including dash cam), is asked to make this available to the investigation

team.

Gardaí can be contacted Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda

Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.