Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at James' Street/Mount Brown, Dublin 8, on Sunday 8th June 2014 at approximately 8.45am.
One male, mid 20's, received fatal injuries when the vehicle he was a passenger of collided with a pole. He was taken to Saint James' Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The State Pathologist's Office has been notified and a post mortem is to be arranged.
Investigating Gardaí have arrested a male, mid 20's, in connection with this investigation and he is currently detained at Kilmainham Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The vehicle involved was the subject of an unauthorised taking a short time prior to the incident, (8.30am), in the Dublin 8 area. The vehicle was not being pursued at the time of the collision. No other persons were seriously injured during the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on (01) 6667900, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
