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Inquest into death of Sligo cyclist adjourned

Catherine Gaffney -
Inquest into death of Sligo cyclist adjourned

An inquest into the death of a cyclist in Sligo has been adjourned today at Sligo's Coroners Court.

Maurice Rice with an address of Rathanna, Sligo died on December 13th, 2023 as a result of injuries he sustained during a road traffic collision which took place on the Pearse Road in Sligo.

Mr Rice who was in his 50s, was found in the cycle lane with serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at Sligo University Hospital.

At today's brief hearing, Mr. Rice's family sought full access to a forensic collision examination report.

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An adjournment was subsequently granted with the inquest set to resume in April.

Catherine Gaffney -