Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a truck and a cyclist, which occurred in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, today, Monday 16th March 2026.
A Garda spokesperson said that at approximately 12:40 pm this afternoon, Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision on Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
A male cyclist (aged in his 70s) was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the Coroner has been notified. A postmortem is to take place shortly.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene, which remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road is currently closed.
Local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin on Monday 16th March 2026 between 12:00pm and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on (01) 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.