Issue Date: 10/08/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a truck and a bicycle, that occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, on Monday 10th August 2026.
The collision occurred at approximately 9.50am.
The female cyclist (aged in her 80’s) was conveyed to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, for treatment of serious injuries.
No other injuries were reported at the time.
The road is currently closed pending technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who were travelling in the area of the R414 (Rathangan Road) – known locally as "Cow Pastures” - at Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, on Monday 10th August 2026 between 9:15am and 10.15am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on (045) 527 730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
