Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist in his 40s is found dead following a suspected hit-and-run in Kildare. Multiple reports say the collision occurred on the R445 and that the exact timing is not confirmed, but it is believed to have taken place sometime between 10.30pm on Thursday and 12.30pm on Friday. The victim is then discovered during that period, with the later discovery reported as occurring at lunchtime on Friday.
Police have not stated publicly who was involved, what type of vehicle struck the cyclist, or the circumstances leading up to the crash. The incident is being treated as a hit-and-run, and Gardai are seeking information from anyone who may have seen the cyclist, the vehicle involved, or any relevant activity on the road during the stated timeframe.
All outlets agree on the key details: the victim is a cyclist in his 40s, the location is the R445 in Kildare, the incident is believed to fall between Thursday night and Friday lunchtime, and an appeal for witnesses is underway.
