Ireland Keith Lee, 18, remanded on bail over death of Grace Lynch, 16, in Finglas scrambler crash
Keith Lee, 18, of Poppintree Park, Dublin 11, appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on 27 January 2026 charged with dangerous driving causing death after Grace Lynch, 16, was killed by a scrambler at Ratoath Road, Finglas, on 25 January 2026. He made full admissions and was remanded on bail, due before court again in May.
- Reported26 Jan
- Arrested26 Jan
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 Jan
5 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatGrace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler while crossing Ratoath Road in Finglas (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe received catastrophic injuries in the collision (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was declared dead in Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver and passenger fell off the vehicle in the collision (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAll three persons were injured in the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler while crossing Ratoath Road in Finglas on Sunday afternoon (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe received catastrophic injuries and was declared dead in Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver and passenger fell off the scrambler and all three persons were injured (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAn adult male aged in his late teens and a teenage boy on the scrambler were treated for non-life-threatening injuries (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, died after being hit by a scrambler while crossing Ratoath Road in Finglas on Sunday afternoon. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatShe was rushed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown but was later declared dead. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler while crossing Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin 11, on Sunday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch was walking to meet her boyfriend when she was struck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch received catastrophic injuries and was declared dead at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch died after being hit by a scrambler motorbike as she used a pedestrian crossing on Ratoath Road in Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCCTV footage suggested the bike was being driven at a speed of at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCCTV showed the traffic lights went from green to amber to red for drivers before the collision. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGrace Lynch was treated at the scene but died later in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo men were arrested and charged in relation to an investigation into serious criminality (garda.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, was killed by a scrambler in Finglas (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred along Ratoath Road between Scribblestown and Dunsink (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred along Ratoath Road between Scribblestown and Dunsink at around 2:20pm on Sunday (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred at Ratoath Road in Finglas (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 2:20pm on Sunday afternoon (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 2.20pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe crash occurred on 25 January 2026 (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA man suspected of driving the scrambler was arrested by gardai (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe adult male on the scrambler was later arrested over the crash (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination of the scene and the road remains closed (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 2.10pm and 2.40pm (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí continue to investigate the fatal road traffic collision on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, on 25 January 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA man suspected of driving the scrambler was arrested by gardai on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí continue to investigate the fatal road traffic collision on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, on 25 January. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationKeith Lee admitted being the driver of the vehicle and the incident was captured on CCTV. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationKeith Lee was cautioned at the scene and brought to Finglas Garda station before being charged. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation is being conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (garda.ie)
- chargeThe adult male, aged in his late teens, arrested in relation to the incident has been charged. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe male has been charged in connection with the fatal incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeKeith Lee was charged with dangerous driving causing death (corkbeo.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) on 27 January 2026 at 10:30am. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe suspect is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court, Court No. 1, on 27 January 2026 at 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtKeith Lee appeared at Blanchardstown District Court charged with an offence under section 53 of dangerous driving causing the death of another person. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Áine Clancy granted bail subject to cash sureties of €1,000 each from Keith Lee and his mother Yvonne Lee. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail conditions include no driving, providing a phone number, signing on three times a week, surrendering his passport, residing with his mother, and a curfew between 11pm and 6am. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned until 1 May 2026 for the directions of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe men are scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on 29 January 2026 (garda.ie)
- courtKeith Lee, 18, appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on 27 January 2026 (corkbeo.ie)
- courtKeith Lee was remanded on bail and is due before court again in May (corkbeo.ie)
- otherFloral tributes were left at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGrace's mother Siobhan said the family is devastated and wants justice (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGrace's family includes father Martin, sisters Shauna and Brooke, and baby brother Jude (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLocal councillor Conor Reddy said scramblers have been a serious community safety issue in Finglas for years (irishmirror.ie)
- otherKeith Lee suffers from ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and dyslexia. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKeith Lee's father had died some time back. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKeith Lee works part-time as a mechanic and claims disability allowance. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKeith Lee made full admissions to causing the crash (corkbeo.ie)
- otherTaoiseach Michael Martin stated no scramblers should be on public roads (corkbeo.ie)
- other449 scramblers, quads, e-bikes, and e-scooters were seized in the DMR between 1 January and 30 October 2025 (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2026'Not a single Garda in the country trained' to pursue scramblers, warns top cop
Reports on Keith Lee's bail hearing at Blanchardstown District Court and the broader policy context of Garda scrambler pursuit training, with government statements on restricting scramblers from public roads.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchaccused, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 29 Jan2026Court Appearance - Two men Arrested and Charged as part of GNDOCB Investigation into Serious Criminality, Thursday 29th January 2026
Brief GNDOCB press release confirming the court appearance of two charged men; no further details on the specific offences or the underlying incident are provided.
suspect, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, male - 27 Jan2026Man charged over scrambler crash that caused death of girl (16) in Finglas
Provides details of the court hearing including CCTV evidence showing the bike travelling at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone with red lights, bail conditions imposed by Judge Áine Clancy, and adjournment to 1 May 2026 for DPP directions.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Leesuspect, male - 27 Jan2026Teen due in court over fatal Finglas scrambler collision
Adds details on the circumstances: Grace Lynch was walking to meet her boyfriend when struck at around 2.20pm, received catastrophic injuries and was declared dead at Connolly Hospital, the driver and passenger fell off the vehicle and all three were injured, and the suspect was arrested on Sunday and charged.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, late teens, male - 27 Jan2026Man due in court in connection with scrambler crash that killed teen girl
Pre-court appearance piece confirming the man has been charged and is due at Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) at 10:30am on 27 January 2026.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, late teens, male - 26 Jan2026Heartbroken mum of girl, 16, killed in scrambler crash speaks of devastation
Adds the mother's name (Siobhan) and quotes, names of family members (father Martin, sisters Shauna and Brooke, baby brother Jude), details that the adult male on the scrambler was arrested, local councillor Conor Reddy's comments on scramblers in Finglas, and Gardaí appeal for witnesses and camera footage between 2.10pm and 2.40pm.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, late teens, male - 26 Jan2026Flowers where Grace Lynch was killed by a scrambler bike as family speak out
Adds family tribute from mother Siobhan, names family members (father Martin, sisters Shauna and Brooke, baby brother Jude), specifies the location as between Scribblestown and Dunsink at around 2:20pm, notes the driver and passenger fell off the vehicle and all three were injured, and reports floral tributes left at the scene.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, male