Cyclist dies in crash outside Ballinasloe

A 61 year old man has died following an accident outside Ballinasloe. The man was cycling on the Main Roscommon to Galway Road at Ballygar at about 5.45pm yesterday evening when he was involved in a crash with a car. He died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision. No other people were injured. The road was closed for some time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Investigators. Gardai in Ballinasloe are investigating and wittnesses are asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.