Issue Date: 09/07/2026
Shortly after 11:00pm, emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene of a serious collision involving an e-bike on the N80, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise. A male passenger in his early teens sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He is currently receiving treatment at CHI Temple Street where his is condition is understood to be critical. The driver, an adult male in his late teens, received medical assessment at the scene. It’s understood no other vehicle was involved.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a taxi which was travelling on the Stradbally Road in the direction of Portlaoise Town between 23:15pm and 23:30pm on Saturday 20th June.
Gardaí are Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, between St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery and St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11:00pm and 11:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
