A woman in her 80s has died after her bicycle was involved in a collision with a truck in County Kildare, according to The Journal.
The incident occurred in Monasterevin, as reported by KFM Radio. Emergency services attended the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead at the location, The Irish Times confirmed.
The Journal reports that the collision took place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the road was closed for a period to allow for technical examination.
Local outlet the Kildare Nationalist noted that tributes have been paid to the woman, who was described as a lady from the Kildare area. The publication did not name her, and no further personal details have been released at this time.
The collision is the latest in a series of incidents involving cyclists and heavy goods vehicles on Irish roads, a recurring concern for road safety campaigners. While the full details of this specific crash have not yet been made public, the investigation will likely focus on the movements of both the cyclist and the truck driver in the moments before the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or road users who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward, as is standard procedure in such inquiries.
What to watch next: Further updates from the Garda investigation, including any potential charges or road safety recommendations arising from the collision.
