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Anita McSorley

Cyclist dies days after Wexford van crash as gardai give tragic update

A cyclist has died days after a collision involving a van in Wexford.

It happened on the N25 at Holmestown around 5.45pm on Wednesday.

The cyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was seriously injured in the collision. He was taken to Wexford General Hospital, where he has since passed away.

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Gardai confirmed the sad news on Saturday morning as they launched a renewed appeal for information.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Wexford, on Wednesday 31st August 2022.

“At approximately 5:45pm, gardai and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a van and bicycle on the N25 at, Holmestown, Co Wexford.

“The cyclist, a man in his 50s was taken to Wexford General Hospital to be treated for his injuries which were serious. This man has since passed away. No other injuries were reported.

“The scene was preserved for a technical examination which has since concluded.

“Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. They are appealing to road users who were travelling on the N25 in the Holmestown area between 5:30pm and 6:00pm with camera footage (including dash cam), to make it available to them.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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