Tragic Death of Teenage Girl Following Scrambler Bike Collision in Dublin
A teenage girl has tragically lost her life after being struck by a scrambler motorcycle in the Finglas area of Dublin. The fatal incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, January 25, leading to a swift response from emergency services and a subsequent arrest by Gardaí.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Gardai were alerted to a serious collision on Ratoath Road at approximately 2:20 pm on Sunday. The accident involved a scrambler motorcycle and a pedestrian, who has since been identified as a teenage girl. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the injured pedestrian was found with serious injuries.
The teenage girl was immediately transported to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown for urgent medical treatment. Despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she sadly succumbed to her injuries later that evening, marking a devastating outcome for her family and community.
Arrest and Investigation Developments
In connection with this tragic event, Gardaí have confirmed the arrest of a teenage boy. He is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station within the Dublin Region. This legal provision allows for detention for up to 24 hours for questioning in serious cases.
Meanwhile, two other individuals—an adult male and a teenage boy, both believed to have been on the scrambler bike at the time of the collision—were also hospitalised. Fortunately, their injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, and they are receiving medical care.
Forensic Examination and Witness Appeal
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have conducted a thorough technical examination of the scene on Ratoath Road. Following their work, the road has been reopened to traffic, but the investigation remains very much active.
Investigators are now urgently renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in anyone who may have dash-cam footage from the area between 2:10 pm and 2:40 pm on Sunday. This footage could be crucial in piecing together the exact circumstances of the collision.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána emphasised the importance of public assistance, stating: "Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area between 2:10 pm and 2:40 pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the authorities through the following channels:
- Finglas Garda Station at (01) 6667500
- The Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111
- Any local Garda station
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety and the use of scrambler bikes in urban areas. The investigation continues as Gardaí work to establish the full facts surrounding this heartbreaking loss of a young life.
