Issue Date: 25/01/2026
Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following the serious road traffic collision that occurred on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, this afternoon, Sunday 25th January 2026.
The collision involving a scrambler motorcycle and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 2.20pm.
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 2.10pm and 2.40pm 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.
