Gardaí in Finglas are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred close to the junction of Tolka Valley Road and St. Helenas Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, at approximately 11.30p.m. last night, Friday 26th June 2015.
A male pedestrian (16 years) was seriously injured when he was struck by a car. He was taken by ambulance to The Mater Hospital but was pronounced dead early this morning Saturday 27th June, 2015. The male driver and male passenger were both uninjured.
The road was closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision Examination but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to contact them at Finglas Garda Station on 01 - 6667500, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.