Teenage boy arrested after fatal scrambler crash in Dublin

A teenage girl has sadly passed away

It is believed the teenage girl was walking on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin 11, at around 2.20 pm yesterday (Sunday, January 25) when the incident happened.

Following the collision, a scrambler motorbike could be seen lying on the roadway, as well as a helmet and a pair of trainers.

The accident occurred near the junction with Tolka Valley Road.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following the serious road traffic collision that occurred on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, this afternoon.

“The collision involving a scrambler motorcycle and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 2.20 pm.

“The pedestrian, a juvenile female in her teens, was brought to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, for treatment of injuries and has since passed away this evening.

“An adult male, aged in his late teens, has been arrested in relation to this incident and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Dublin Region.

“Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have conducted an examination of the scene, and the road has since reopened.

“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.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

Conor Reddy, People Before Profit councillor for Ballymun–Finglas, said that this was not the first accident involving a scrambler bike in the area.

He went on to say Sunday's crash was “tragic” and that the local community will be “traumatised” by the incident.

He added: “By all accounts, this collision is very bad. It’s horrific.”