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Fatal Crashes in Tullamore and Clondalkin Leave Two Dead
5 Aug
Summary
- Man in his 30s dies in single-vehicle crash in Tullamore
- 19-year-old cyclist struck by car in Clondalkin, dies at hospital
- Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage in both incidents
Tragedy struck in two separate incidents on Irish roads this past week. On Monday, July 27th, a man in his 30s was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash in Tullamore, Co Offaly. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was removed to the mortuary at the Midlands Regional Hospital for a postmortem examination.
In a separate incident, a 19-year-old cyclist was struck by a car on Fonthill Road South in Clondalkin, Dublin, on Sunday, July 26th. The young man was critically injured and later died at Beaumont Hospital on Monday, July 27th. The coroner has been notified, and a postmortem will be carried out.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward in both cases. The R420 between Geashill and Cloncollig roundabout in Tullamore has been closed, and diversions are in place as the investigation continues. Similarly, Gardaí continue to seek information from the public regarding the Clondalkin incident.
