Cyclist (19) killed after being hit by van in Lucan, Co Dublin

Ellen O'Donoghue

A 19-year-old male cyclist has been killed after being hit by a van in Lucan, Co Dublin, on Wednesday morning.

Shortly after 7.30am, gardaí were alerted to the collision on the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road.

The cyclist received treatment at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

No other injuries were reported.

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

A garda statement said the local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have relevant camera footage, including dash cam, and were travelling in the area at the time have been asked to make the footage available to investigating gardaí.

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