Male cyclist dies in hit-and-run collision in Galway

Gardai are seeking the driver of a blue BMW with a partial registration of 01 G

Collision happened on the Gort Road at 8.30pm last night.
Collision happened on the Gort Road at 8.30pm last night.

A male cyclist has been killed in a hit-and-run collision in Co Galway.

The man in his late sixties was in collision with a car near traffic lights on the Gort Road at around 8.30pm.

He was taken to University College Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead shortly before 2am.

The car, a blue BMW, left the scene driving in the direction of Gort. Part of the vehicle's registration is 01 G.

Witnesses are asked to contact Loughrea Garda station on 091 842870.

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