A CYCLIST, aged in his 60s, has died almost four weeks after he involved in a fatal collision near Knock Airport in Co Mayo.
The collision took place on the N17, the road between the airport and Charlestown, on Friday, February 28th.
The collision took place on the N17 in Co Mayo almost four weeks ago[/caption]
The cyclist was found with life-threatening injuries at around 12:20pm.
He was rushed by ambulance to hospital but has sadly since passed away.
Gardai have urged any members of the public who may have information to come forward.
In a statement last night, a garda spokeserson said: “Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“The deceased was travelling in the direction of Charlestown coming from the direction of the airport.
“Any road users who were on the N17 in the area between 11:45am and 12:20pm and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on 094 9252990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
It comes after a man, aged in his 60s, died and two other men were injured in a two car crash in Co Westmeath yesterday morning.
The crash occurred on the N55 at The Pigeons around 11am yesterday
The male driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Tullamore General Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.
A male passenger, 80s, was brought to Tullamore General Hospital for injuries thought to be non-life-threatening.
The male driver of the other car, 80s, was also brought to Tullamore General Hospital.
GARDA APPEAL
His injuries are also thought to be non-life-threating at this time.
A technical examination has taken place and the road remained closed yesterday evening.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses of the collision to come forward with information.
A spokesperson said: “Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10.15am and 11.15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 2600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”