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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a Fatal Road Traffic Collision that occurred at Knocknagee, Castledermot on Easter Sunday approximately 11.30am.
The scene is a cross roads where the L8090 (back road from Castledermot to Carlow) crosses with the L8089 (from the R448 to Maganey).
Gardaí and emergency services attended this scene.
A full road closure was put in place and a Forensic Collision Investigation was carried out.
A cyclist, a man in his 60s, was travelling from Castledermot on the L8090 towards Carlow, when he came in contact with a vehicle, a White Toyota Prius at this crossroads.
This cyclist was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station at 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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