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Case No. 23044Road traffic incident (hit-and-run, cyclist seriously injured) · Co. Meath · 5 Jan 2023

Hit-and-run on Kilcloone to Maynooth Road leaves cyclist seriously injured

A vehicle collided with a cyclist on the L2214 Kilcloone to Maynooth Road in County Meath at approximately 1.20pm on 5 January 2023, seriously injuring a man in his 70s. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

  1. Reported6 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA cyclist in his 70s was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident. (extra.ie)
  • whatA vehicle collided with a cyclist on the L2214 Kilcloone to Maynooth Road (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe cyclist was a man aged in his 70s (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe cyclist was treated for serious injuries (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe vehicle failed to remain at the scene (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place about 8km from Maynooth in Kilcloone, County Meath (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 1.20pm (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the hit-and-run. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who may have aided the man shortly after the collision to come forward (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the L2214 Kilcloone to Maynooth Road (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationEnquiries should be directed to Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jan2023
    Reportedkildarenow.com, its first report
    Garda appeal over hit-and-run on Kildare border: cyclist seriously injured

    Gardaí launched an investigation and appealed for information, specifically asking anyone who aided the cyclist shortly after the collision and anyone with dashcam footage of the L2214 to come forward.

    victim, 70s, malesuspect
  2. 6 Jan2023
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Cyclist, 70s, Struck By Car As Gardai Appeal For Witnesses On Hit And Run

    This article reiterates the Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the hit-and-run; no new details are provided beyond the original report.

    victim, 70s, malesuspect