Teenager dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Kildare

Michael Bolton

A teenager has died following a single-vehicle collision in Newbridge, Co Kildare, on Thursday night.

The incident happened involving a pick-up truck, shortly after 8pm on the Barrettstown Road.

The passenger, an adult male in his late teens, was taken to Naas General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Coroner has been informed, and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The male driver, aged in his teens, was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

There were no other injuries reported.

The road remains closed at this time pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.45pm and 8.15pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on (045) 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.