Issue Date: 19/07/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious single vehicle road traffic collision at Sheastown Wellington Bridge, Wexford on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
The collision involved a car and occurred at approximately 6:20am.
Three passengers in the car, one male and two female juvenile teens, were taken from the scene to be treated for their injuries. One of the females subsequently passed away from their injuries on Friday the 17th July 2026.
The driver of the car, a male aged in his late teens, has been arrested and charged in relation to this incident. He appeared before Carlow District Court on Saturday the 11th of July 2026.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
