BREAKING: A 19-Year Old Cyclist Dies Following Crash Between Bicycle And Van In Lucan

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 11:39

By Eoin Beatty

The incident occurred this morning

A 19-year old man has been killed after the bike he was cycling was hit by a van in Lucan this morning.

The incident occurred shortly after 7:30am at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, the R136, and Balgaddy Road.

The man received medical attention at the scene and was transported by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

No other injuries have been reported.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently examining the scene, and local traffic diversions remain in place.

The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on (01) 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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