Gardaí are continuing to investigate yesterday evenings fatal hit and run collision at Loughrea.
A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out on the deceased at 2pm to day and will be performed by Prof. Marie Cassidy the State Pathologist. The roadway at the scene has re-opened.
The offending car, which is believed to have been a blue BMW with a partial registration of 01, would have visible damage to the bonnet and front. It is also believed that the car has a defective right rear light.
Gardaí at Loughrea Garda Station are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information or anyone who saw a vehicle matching the description is asked to contact them at 091 842870.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí are investigating a fatal traffic collision, which occurred at about 8.30pm on 23rd April 2014 on the Gort Road in Loughrea, Co Galway.
A male cyclist in his late 60's was struck by a car close to pedestrian lights on the Gort Road and the offending vehicle drove away from the scene in the direction of Gort. The car is believed to have been a blue BMW with a partial registration of 01 G
The injured cyclist was taken to University College Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead shortly before 2am. A post mortem examination will be held later today.
The road at the scene of the crash is closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision Examination of the area and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
Gardaí at Loughrea Garda Station are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them at 091 842870.
