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GARDAÍ HAVE RENEWED an appeal for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) in Crumlin last month.
The 39-year-old male cyclist was seriously injured when he was struck by the vehicle at the junction of Grove Road and Harold’s Cross Road at about 3.50pm on Good Friday (14 April).
The cyclist was hit as the HGV turned left onto Harold’s Cross Road and he proceeded forward towards Parnell Road.
He remains in a serious condition in St James Hospital following the incident. The driver of the HGV was uninjured.
Speaking at Crumlin Garda Station, Superintendent Michael Cryan called for witnesses to come forward.
“This collision occurred shortly before 4pm on Good Friday and it is clear from CCTV that there were a lot of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in the vicinity at the time and their assistance is needed in establishing the exact circumstances of this collision,” said Cryan.
“Gardaí would in particular like to speak with a male pedestrian who is seen on CCTV at this junction at the time of the collision.
This male was wearing a black leather jacket with blue jeans. Gardaí would also like to speak with the occupants of a small boxed refrigerated white truck which travelled directly behind the HGV involved prior to the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda Station 01-6666200, Terenure Garda Station 01-666 6400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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Cue victim blaming brigade and more waffle about how cyclists are the cause of or contributors to their own death. 6 people who ride bikes, 6 father, mothers, grandparents, children killed so far this year. This compares to 10 for the whole of last year. Driver education and safer riding environment are needed. The latter would benefit all including pedestrians and city residents. Very sad statistics.
Should everyone blame the lorry driver instead?? We are all responsible for our actions on yhe roads. The roads are shared but you must keep in mind that it would be easier for the cyclist to see the lorry than the lorry driver see the cyclist. Theres alot to be said for common sense. I certainly wouldn’t like to be in that lorry drivers shoes. Its alot to carry for the rest of your life. Regards to the lorry driver and the cyclists family.
@All Hail Bukowski: most drivers dont cycle and most cyclists dont drive so neither has an appreciation of the difficulties of the other and hence everyone thinks they are right.
@Terry McSweeney: while a lot of motorists don’t cycle, most cyclists do drive. Some motorists cocooned in their cars have no idea what’s going on around them.
@Mr. G: yes. People turn left and don’t look up. Watch out you could kill someone.
I think everyone should be made cycle in Dublin at least once to appreciate what cyclists have to deal with every day. Are they all angels? Of course not but at the end of the day they’re vulnerable road users.
@Mr. G: the compete blame lies with the officials who have failed time and time again to provide a safe environment for the massive numbers of people who choose to cycle in the city. Like the incident in templeogue, the truck drivers (while more than likely racked with guilt) did not drive in a way that is safe for other road users and failed to show caution for the absolutely rubbish cycle paths that councils think is sufficient to meet some performance indicator. I accept that the normal empathetic response is to absolve the drivers, but like speeding and drink drivers, they are in command of giant machines that can kill people if not operated correctly, as happened here.
@Brian O’Loughlin: was thinking about this earlier. Great idea. Should form part of learning to drive to go through the experience of another road user. As a cyclist I am more aware of what is going around me when I drive.
@Terry McSweeney: well that’s bull for starters. Most cyclists do drive.
@All Hail Bukowski: This is what cyclists are up against from bullying and ignorant lorry drivers – probably texting as usual. See link…
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/watch-frightening-handlebar-footage-shows-10279094
Since when is Harolds cross in Crumlin?
@Alison Morgan: parnell road is in crumlin
@declan burke: If by crumlin you mean Harolds cross then yeah
Address is misleading junction is Harold’s Cross Bridge which is in Harold’s Cross not Crimlin
@Patricia Delaney: the truck proceeded towards Parnell road.. which is in Crumlin. ..
@Suzie Sunshine: The truck was turning left off Grove Rd onto HAROLDS X RD the cyclist RIP was proceeding straight on from Grove Rd onto Parnell Rd according to the report that’s given in this report.Just for your info.That section of Parnell Rd the cyclist .RIP was going towards is in HAROLDS X up to Clogher Rd.
HGV Trucks are much to big to no on the canal roads there are many other safer routes to take Dangerous junction also used by a lot of school children I had a very young femily member killed by a H G V many years ago they must use safer alternative routes
Never, ever get caught on the inside of a HGV. Stay out.
HGV drivers are inclined to bully other road users because of their size. See link of recent near miss by cyclist in Donegal.
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/watch-frightening-handlebar-footage-shows-10279094
And require commercial goods & service vehicles to operate off peak, preferably 20.00- 06.00.
I have to observe that DCC is very negligent in providing proper bike lanes & general traffic streaming for the safety of cyclists.
Erratic lanes, vanishing & poorly maintained, on street car parking, unregulated truck & van deliveries are obvious failings.
When will they impose the principle that roads are for travel, not for the storage of cars & other vehicles? Is it not blatantly obvious that if you need or opt to use a vehicle within cities, that you must have somewhere other than the public street to put it when not in use?
Safety &environmental objectives seem to be second fiddle to parking revenues, & the actual traffic management seems to be minimalist & amateurish.
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