Spanish woman killed as pedestrian struck by car on N11 Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin
Belén Arana Nuñez, a Spanish national in her 20s, was struck by a car on the N11 Bray Road in Loughlinstown, Dublin, at around 11:50pm on Saturday 16 May 2026 and pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and specifically for the occupants of a silver SUV and a silver hatchback MPV that may have witnessed the collision.
- Reported17 May
3 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA female pedestrian in her 20s was struck by a car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNo other injuries were reported in the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA young woman died after being hit by a car in Cabinteely on Saturday. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA pedestrian was struck by a car on the N11 Bray Road, Loughlinstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe fatal road collision took place in Dublin 18 on Saturday, May 16 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe fatal collision occurred at approximately 11:50pm on the N11 Bray Road in Loughlinstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services responded shortly after midnight after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the Bray road. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenGardaí are seeking persons in the Cabinteely vicinity between 23:30pm Saturday 16 May 2026 and 00:15am Sunday 17 May 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 11:50pm on Saturday 16 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe time window for potential witnesses is between 23:30pm Saturday 16 May 2026 and 00:15am Sunday 17 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe coroner was notified and the scene was preserved for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone with dash cam footage from the area is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationWitnesses are asked to contact Shankill Garda Station on (01) 666 5900 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for the occupants of a silver SUV style vehicle with a black roof. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for the occupants of a silver hatchback MPV stopped at bus stop no. 3146 inbound. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationPeople with information are asked to contact Shankill Garda Station on (01) 666 4400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman was one of three people killed on Irish roads on Saturday 16 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA separate two-vehicle crash on the N15 in Birchhill, Co. Donegal, killed two men and injured four others. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim was a Spanish national aged in her 20s. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 May2026Gardai searching for occupants of silver vehicles after fatal crash
Initial Gardaí appeal for witnesses and occupants of two silver vehicles that may have witnessed the fatal pedestrian collision.
victim, Belén Arana Nuñez, 20s, female, Spanish, non-irishBelén Arana Nuñez - 18 May2026Gardaí looking for witnesses as woman dies after being hit by car in Cabinteely
Provides the specific location as Cabinteely, Dublin 18, the precise time window (23:30pm to 00:15am), and contact details for witnesses via Shankill Garda Station.
victim, 20s, female - 17 May2026Young woman killed in late-night horror crash as Gardai issue urgent appeal
Confirms the time, location and circumstances of the fatal collision, notes the scene was preserved for forensic examination, and adds Gardaí's appeal for witnesses and camera footage. Also mentions a separate fatal two-vehicle crash in Co. Donegal on the same day.
victim, 20s, female