Cyclist killed in crash involving bicycle and car

A cyclist was killed in a road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle in Co. Clare on Wednesday afternoon.

The fatal collision occurred shortly after 12:30pm on the N67 Kilkee to Moyasta Road at Baunmore, Clare.

A male cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. No other serious injuries to persons was reported.

The N67 at Baunmore is currently closed and local diversions are in place. The services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N67 in the Baunmore area between 12pm and 1pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilrush Garda station on 065 9080550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.