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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0539Road traffic collision · Co. Wexford · 8 Jul 2026

14-year-old Sophie Caulfield dies in hospital after Wexford car crash

A car carrying three teenage passengers was involved in a road traffic collision at Sheastown Wellington Bridge, Wexford, at approximately 6:20am on 8 July 2026. Fourteen-year-old Sophie Caulfield, one of the two female passengers, was taken to hospital and died from her injuries on 17 July 2026. The driver, a man in his late teens, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and appeared before Carlow District Court on 11 July 2026. Gardaí issued a fresh appeal for witnesses on 20 July 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A car carrying three teenage passengers was involved in a road traffic collision.
  • Three passengers, one male and two female juvenile teens, were taken to hospital for treatment.
  • Fourteen-year-old Sophie Caulfield, one of the female passengers, died from her injuries on 17 July 2026.
Where
The collision occurred at Sheastown Wellington Bridge, Wexford.
When
The collision occurred at approximately 6:20am on 8 July 2026.
Investigation
  • The driver, a man in his late teens, was arrested and charged in relation to the incident.
  • Gardaí issued a fresh appeal for witnesses on 20 July 2026.
In court
The driver appeared before Carlow District Court on 11 July 2026.
Other details
Mourners were asked to wear bright and colourful clothing to honour Sophie's life.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree passengers in the car, one male and two female juvenile teens, were taken to hospital for treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne of the female passengers died from her injuries on 17 July 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver, a male in his late teens, was arrested and charged in relation to the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe teenage girl who died was named locally as 14-year-old Sophie Caulfield. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSophie passed away in hospital surrounded by her family. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 6:20am on 8 July 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver appeared before Carlow District Court on 11 July 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMourners are being asked to wear bright and colourful clothing to honour Sophie's life. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardai issue fresh witness appeal following death of teenager in hospital

    Fresh witness appeal issued after Sophie Caulfield's death; provides details of the collision time, hospital transfers, her family, and funeral arrangements.

    victim, Sophie Caulfield, 14, female, irish (judged from name)Sophie Caulfieldsuspect, late teens, male