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Young Cyclist Fatally Struck by Parked Lorry in Waterford
17 Jun
Summary
- A juvenile male cyclist died following a collision on Tuesday morning.
- The incident involved a parked lorry in Ballygalane, Lismore, Co. Waterford.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage of the event.
A tragic road traffic collision occurred in Ballygalane, Lismore, Co. Waterford, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, shortly after 11:00 am. A juvenile male cyclist was fatally injured when his bicycle collided with a parked lorry. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency services.
The coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at University Hospital Waterford. The male driver of the lorry involved in the incident was uninjured. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Investigators are particularly requesting road users who may possess camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the N72 between Lismore and Cappoquin between 10:30 am and 11:15 am on June 16, 2026. The road was temporarily closed for forensic examination by Garda collision investigators but has since reopened.
