A 70-year-old, who was cycling at the time, was killed in a collision involving a truck driver today on Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan in Co DublinA Garda spokesperson said: Garda are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a truck and a cyclist, which occurred in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, today, Monday 16th March 2026.The spokesperson said the collision happened at approximately 12.40pm, and emergency services responded to the collision shortly afterwards.A male cyclist, (aged in his 70s) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The Garda Press Office confirmed that a man in his 30s who was arrested at the scene was the driver. In a press release, Garda said that the scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and the road is currently closed. Local traffic diversions are in place.The Garda spokesperson added: Garda are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin on Monday 16th March 2026 between 12.00pm and 1.00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Garda.Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on (01) 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.