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15th Sep 2024

Cyclist found dead in Roscommon following early morning incident

Simon Kelly

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

Gardaí have said that the body of a cyclist was found in Roscommon during the early hours of Sunday, September 15.

The body of a man in his 50’s was discovered at around 2am at Cloonchambers, Castlerea.

His body has been brought to Roscommon University Hospital, where a post-mortem is due to take place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

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Cyclist found dead in Roscommon following early morning incident

In a statement to JOE on Sunday morning, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances around the discovery of the body of a cyclist at approximately 2am in the early hours of Sunday 15th September 2024 at Cloonchambers, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

“The cyclist, a man in his 50’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“His body has been conveyed to Roscommon University Hospital. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, which will determine the course of the investigation.

“The road is currently closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place.

“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Castlerea area from 12am (midnight) to 2am on Sunday 15th September 2024 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621 630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”

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