Gardaí make suspected drink driving arrest after cyclist killed in Kildare

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following the death of a cyclist in Kildare this afternoon.

The driver of the car is being detained at Naas Garda station.

A man in his 80's was killed when he was struck by a car while cycling on the Dublin Road in Clane.

An investigation is taking place by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are now in place.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.