Teenager dies after being hit by car in Finglas

Gardaí investigate incident in Dublin in which pedestrian suffered fatal injuries

Gardaí are appealing for information after a 16-year-old died at the Mater hospital in Dublin after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident in Finglas. File photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times

Gardaí in Finglas are investigating a fatal incident in which a teenager was hit by a car close to the junction of Tolka Valley Road and St Helena's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, at approximately 11.30pm on Friday.

A pedestrian (16) was seriously injured and he was taken to the Mater hospital but was pronounced dead early on Saturday. The driver and 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 incident to contact them at Finglas Garda Station on 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.