Teenager dies in Knocknaheeny crash

A teenage girl has died after a crash in Knocknaheeny last night

The car she was travelling in as a passenger collided with a wall on Harbour View Road at 11.45pm with emergency services and the Roads Policing Unit attending the scene. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver and a second passenger, males in their teens, received serious injuries. Both were taken to CUH for treatment. The male passenger’s condition is believed to be critical.

The body of the female was removed to the mortuary at CUH where a post mortem will be carried out. The Harbour View Road is currently partially closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding the collision, particularly any road users with camera footage who were travelling Harbour View Road between 11pm and 12.30am on 19-20 February, to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021-4946200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111 or any Garda Station.