Updated, 19:24
A MAN IN his 80s has died following a road traffic accident in Kildare.
The man was cycling along the Dublin Road in Clane when he was struck by a car at around 2pm this afternoon.
He was declared dead at the scene and removed to Naas General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving but has since been released without charge.
A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The road was closed for some time to allow forensic examinations but has since re-opened.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardaí in Naas at (045) 884300, the Garda Confidential hotline at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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