A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in near Middletown yesterday, Friday, May 16, police have confirmed.
Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report at around 2.20pm of a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist on the Monaghan Road in the Middletown area.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from our partner emergency services. A male cyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“He was 62-year-old Paddy McDonald from the Castleblayney area.
“The road was closed for a period of time as officers conducted enquiries, but has since re-opened.
“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries. You can call 101 and quote reference CW 998 of 16/05/25, or make a report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon said the man’s passing had caused sadness and shock within the local area, and she extended her condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
The local Councillor said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death following this accident involving a car and a cyclist.. The deceased has been named as Mr Paddy Mc Donald aged 62, from the Castleblaney area.
“This is heartbreaking news for this man’s family and friends, and also the wider community.
“I want to extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased gentleman.”
