Issue Date: 5th May 2024
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday 5th May 2024 at Slaney Park in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.
The passenger of the car involved, a female youth in her teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed from the scene. A post mortem will be conducted in the coming days.
No other serious injuries to persons have been reported.
The driver of the car, a male youth in his teens, was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act and detained at a Garda Station in Wicklow. He has since been released from custody. Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
Forensic Collision Investigators have completed an examination of the scene and the road at Slaney Park has reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) and were travelling in the Slaney Park area between 4:30am and 5:00am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 6482610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
