Ireland 16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe killed in hit-and-run on Slane Road, Navan
Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, was killed after being struck by a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing on the Slane Road in Navan, Co Meath, on 21 February 2026, and the vehicle failed to remain at the scene. A man in his 20s was arrested but released without charge, and a file will be sent to the DPP.
- Reported23 Feb
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Key facts
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- whatMia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, aged 16, died after being hit by a car on the Slane Road in Navan, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia was walking her dog at a pedestrian crossing when she was struck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver struck Mia and then failed to remain at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia was treated at the scene before being transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia was pronounced deceased at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was walking her dog at a pedestrian crossing when struck (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHer dog Bowie was also killed in the collision (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was treated at the scene then transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was pronounced deceased (dublinlive.ie)
- whatBoth she and the dog were killed in the collision. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, was struck by a car while walking her dog Bowie on the Slane Road in Navan, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia was at a pedestrian crossing when she was struck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia was treated at the scene before being transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was pronounced deceased. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia Lily was walking with her dog on Saturday evening in Navan when she was struck by a car on the Slane Road. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe car that struck Mia Lily failed to stop at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia Lily's pet dog was also killed in the hit-and-run. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver struck Mia Lily at a pedestrian crossing and drove on (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe driver parked his badly damaged car in the driveway of his family home (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe front of the vehicle was destroyed in the crash (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí suspect the driver knew he hit the victim but panicked and drove on (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí are trying to establish if the driver was distracted (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí believe the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs (irishtimes.com)
- whatMia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe vehicle failed to remain at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia Lily suffered catastrophic injuries and died in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMia Lily's dog Bowie also died. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMia was from Navan. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereShe was just moments from her home when the collision occurred (dublinlive.ie)
- whereMia was moments from her home when the collision occurred. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on the Slane Road in Navan, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 8.20pm on Saturday 21 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whenMia Lily was walking her dog on the Slane Road in Navan at about 8.20pm on Saturday (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on Saturday 21 February 2026 in the evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA car was seized for technical and forensic examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area between 8:00pm and 8:45pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested by Gardaí and later released without charge (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHis vehicle was seized by gardaí for a technical and forensic examination. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe Garda said the man had been released without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe suspect was arrested and released without charge (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was released without charge and a file will be sent to the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherShe was one of seven people to lose their life on Irish roads over the weekend (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA GoFundMe fundraiser raised almost €30,000 in less than 24 hours (dublinlive.ie)
- other€23,288 of the €30,000 target had been raised at the time of publication (dublinlive.ie)
- otherShe leaves behind her Mam Louise, Dad Stephen, sister Katelyn, and brothers Kai, Zack and Cole (dublinlive.ie)
- otherShe leaves behind her mother Louise, father Stephen, sister Katelyn and brothers Kai, Zack and Cole. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe was understood to have been highly gifted at arts and crafts. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe had been preparing to head off with her friends on a school trip in the coming weeks. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAlmost €30,000 was raised in less than 24 hours, with €23,288 of the €30,000 target raised so far. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia was one of seven people to lose their life on Irish roads over the weekend. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia leaves behind her Mam Louise, Dad Stephen, sister Katelyn, and brothers Kai, Zack and Cole. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily's mother posted a message on social media addressed to the driver. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe mother said she will never be whole again. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily taught herself crafts and was an artist in crocheting, painting and clay. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily taught herself languages. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily was going on a school holiday in a couple of weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily had a sister and three baby brothers. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily's youngest baby brother is two years old. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily was one of five children with a sister and three younger brothers, the youngest aged two (irishtimes.com)
- otherNearly €43,000 has been raised so far. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMia Lily is survived by parents Stephen and Louise, sister Katelyn and her partner Junior, and brothers Zack, Cole and Kai. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Feb2026Grieving mum of teen killed in hit-and-run says her ‘kindness was immeasurable’
Mother Louise Keogh O'Keeffe's emotional statement following Mia Lily's funeral on 27 February 2026, in which she addressed the driver directly. Confirms the man in his 20s was released without charge and a file will go to the DPP. A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised nearly €43,000.
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffesuspect, 20s, male - 24 Feb2026Hit-and-run driver who killed Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe (16) was unaccompanied learner, gardaí believe
Adds that gardaí believe the driver was an unaccompanied learner, the vehicle was recovered from the suspect's family home, the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and details about Mia Lily's family and school.
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffesuspect, male - 23 Feb2026Mum of teen killed in hit-and-run sends heart-breaking message to driver
Mother's social media message to the driver; reveals Mia Lily's pet dog was also killed; describes Mia Lily's artistic and linguistic talents, her upcoming school holiday, and her family (a sister and three baby brothers, youngest aged two).
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe - 23 Feb2026Teenage girl and her dog 'Bowie' killed in hit-and-run were moments from home
Adds details that Mia was walking her dog Bowie at a pedestrian crossing at around 8.20pm, was treated at the scene before transfer to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, was moments from home, and that a GoFundMe raised almost €30,000 in under 24 hours. Confirms the man in his 20s arrested was released without charge.
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffesuspect, 20s, male - 23 Feb2026Man arrested over Co Meath hit-and-run that killed girl (16) released without charge
Confirms the man in his 20s was released without charge and a file will go to the DPP. Adds details: she was walking her dog at about 8.20pm, both she and the dog were killed, her vehicle was seized for forensic examination, family details (mother Louise, father Stephen, sister Katelyn, brothers Kai, Zack and Cole), her school (Loreto St Michael's, Navan), and that a GoFundMe raised over €22,000.
victim, 16, female, irish (judged from name)suspect, 20s, male - 23 Feb2026Teenage girl and pet dog killed in hit-and-run moments from home
Adds that the dog Bowie was also killed, the time was around 8.20pm, she was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, a GoFundMe raised almost €30,000, and names her family members (Mam Louise, Dad Stephen, sister Katelyn, brothers Kai, Zack and Cole).
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffesuspect, 20s, male - 23 Feb2026Man arrested after hit-and-run which killed Meath teen released without charge
Confirms the man in his 20s was released without charge on 23 February 2026; adds that Mia was walking her dog at a pedestrian crossing, the collision occurred at around 8.20pm, she was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda where she was pronounced deceased, a car was seized for forensic examination, and Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage between 8:00pm and 8:45pm.
victim, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffesuspect, 20s, male