09/01/2008

Meath Truck Kills 63-Year-Old

A 63-year-old man has been pronounced dead on arrival at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan after a road accident on Wednesday morning.

He died after he was struck by a truck at Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co Meath at 7.30am.

Gardaí at Kells Garda Station have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone who was in the area between 7am and 7.30am, to contact them on 046 9280820.

They said that it is not known if a bicycle found at the scene was being ridden by the man prior to the crash or not.

(BMcC)




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