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Witness Appeal - Fatal Collision, Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, Sunday 26th April 2026

Issue Date: 26/04/2026

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle fatal collision, which occurred in a car park on Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, this morning, Sunday 26th April 2026.   The collision involved a car and occurred at approximately 10:55am.  

A passenger in the car, a woman in her 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 80s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.   No other injuries have been reported.  

The scene was held for technical examination by Forensic Collision investigators and has since been lifted.  

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.  

Witnesses who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were in the area between 10:45am and 11:15am are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.