Ireland Case No. 3958Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin
Teen on trial over dangerous driving causing death in Finglas
Grace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler motorbike while crossing Ratoath Road at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas, Dublin 11, on 25 January 2026 and died at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. CCTV footage showed the bike travelling at at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone and passing through red lights. Keith Lee, 18, was arrested at the scene and charged with dangerous driving causing death under the Road Traffic Act 2011, and was granted bail at Blanchardstown District Court in January. In July 2026 he faced six additional charges including four counts of dangerous driving, and in September the defence told the court it is considering a plea, with the case adjourned to 10 November 2026.
- Reported26 Jan
- Arrested26 Jan
- Charged1 Jan
4 reports - In court1 Jan
7 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Grace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler motorbike while crossing Ratoath Road at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas, Dublin 11.
- She received catastrophic injuries and was declared dead at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
- The driver and passenger fell off the scrambler and all three persons were injured.
- Where
- The crash occurred on Ratoath Road between Scribblestown and Dunsink, Finglas, Dublin 11.
- When
- The collision happened at around 2:20pm on Sunday 25 January 2026.
- Cause
- CCTV footage showed the scrambler travelling at at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone and passing through red lights.
- Investigation
- The incident was captured by CCTV and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene.
- Keith Lee was arrested at the scene and admitted being the driver of the vehicle.
- Charges
- Keith Lee, 18, was charged with dangerous driving causing death under Sections 53 and 53a of the Road Traffic Act 2011.
- In July 2026, Lee was further charged with four counts of dangerous driving, one count of driving without insurance, and one count of driving without a licence.
- In court
- Lee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on 27 January 2026 and was granted bail by Judge Áine Clancy with conditions including a curfew, no driving, and signing on three times a week.
- In September 2026, the defence told the court it is considering a plea and the case was adjourned to 10 November 2026.
- Other details
- Lee faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted and had no previous convictions.
131 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGrace Lynch was walking along Ratoath Road when she was hit. (thejournal.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch was taken to Connolly Hospital for serious injuries and died that evening. (thejournal.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch was struck by a scrambler motorbike in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch was brought to Connolly Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. (thejournal.ie)
- 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)
- whatA teenager was killed in a crash involving a scrambler bike in Finglas. (gript.ie)
- whatThe victim was 16 years old. (extra.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, was killed by a scrambler in Finglas (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch died after she was struck by a scrambler motorbike. (rte.ie)
- whatGrace Lynch was crossing the road when she was knocked down. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGrace Lynch, 16, died in January after being struck by a scrambler bike. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGrace Lynch received treatment at the scene but later died in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe crash occurred on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. (thejournal.ie)
- whereGrace Lynch was walking along Ratoath Road in Finglas. (thejournal.ie)
- whereGrace Lynch was at a pedestrian crossing when a motorbike went through red lights. (thejournal.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 death happened in Finglas, Dublin. (gript.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred at Ratoath Road in Finglas (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe collision happened on the Ratoath Road in Finglas. (rte.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereGrace Lynch was struck at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe crash took place in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe crash occurred on a Sunday afternoon. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe crash happened at about 2.20pm on a Sunday. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 2:20pm on Sunday afternoon (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 2.20pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe crash happened on a Sunday. (gript.ie)
- whenThe crash occurred on 25 January 2026 (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe collision happened in January. (rte.ie)
- causeA second bike hit Grace Lynch after the first motorbike went through the lights. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe bike was suspected to have been travelling at not below 85km/h in a 50km/h zone. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe vehicle went through red lights and collided with Grace Lynch at speed. (gript.ie)
- causeThe death occurred in a scrambler bike crash. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí said they are continuing to investigate the fatal road traffic collision. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe whole incident was caught by a CCTV camera. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationLee made no reply when cautioned but had fully cooperated with the investigation. (thejournal.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)
- investigationKeith Lee's solicitor said his client was caught red-handed and had made full admissions. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe incident was captured by CCTV. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationLee was arrested at the scene of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeA teenager has been charged in relation to a scrambler bike crash that left a 16-year-old girl dead. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeLee was charged with driving causing Grace Lynch's death under Sections 53 and 53a of the Road Traffic Act 2011. (thejournal.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 driving a vehicle in a manner, including speed, that caused Grace Lynch's death. (gript.ie)
- chargeA teen has been charged with causing the death of Grace Lynch. (extra.ie)
- chargeKeith Lee was charged with dangerous driving causing death (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeKeith Lee was earlier charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch. (rte.ie)
- chargeKeith Lee faces six additional charges. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe additional charges are four counts of dangerous driving, one count of driving without insurance and one count of driving without a driving licence. (rte.ie)
- chargeLee was previously charged with dangerous driving causing the death of another person. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeLee was further charged with four counts of dangerous driving relating to the area where Grace Lynch was killed. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeLee was charged with one count of having no insurance. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeLee was charged with one count of having no driving licence. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeLee was initially charged with dangerous driving causing the death of another person. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeIn July, Lee was further charged with four counts of dangerous driving, one count of having no insurance and one count of having no driving licence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe suspect, aged in his late teens, is due before Blanchardstown District Court at 10:30am. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Aine Clancy granted Lee bail with a number of conditions. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLee must sign on three times a week at Blanchardstown Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLee must not drive any mechanically propelled vehicle, including cars, scrambler motorbikes or scooters. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLee must observe a curfew between 11pm and 6am. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLee must not have contact with the deceased's family. (thejournal.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)
- courtKeith Lee was charged at Blanchardstown District Court. (gript.ie)
- courtKeith Lee was granted bail. (gript.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)
- courtKeith Lee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. (rte.ie)
- courtKeith Lee's solicitor was not in court. (rte.ie)
- courtLee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGarda Thomas McDaniel of Finglas Garda station told the court Lee was charged at 10.40am in Blanchardstown courthouse. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLee was not represented due to a solicitors' strike over legal aid reforms. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge David McHugh set the case to return on 29 September at 12.30pm for service of the book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLee would face trial and indictment for the original charge of dangerous driving causing death. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKeith Lee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLee's defence is considering a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe plea decision was delayed due to the ongoing solicitors' strike. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was pushed back until November 10. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe case will return to court on 29 September at 12.30pm for service of the book of evidence. (rte.ie)
- otherGrace's death has left the local community deeply shaken. (thejournal.ie)
- otherLee faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. (thejournal.ie)
- otherLee had no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)
- otherLee and another male were treated for injuries at the scene, which were not serious. (thejournal.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 admitted being the driver of the vehicle. (gript.ie)
- otherGrace Lynch's family attended a vigil in Finglas. (gript.ie)
- otherGrace's mother said she would campaign to get scrambler bikes off the streets. (gript.ie)
- 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)
- otherGrace's Law, which banned scramblers in public places, was introduced in April after her death. (rte.ie)
- otherKeith Lee, 18, of Park View Drive, Poppintree Park, Dublin 11, is the accused. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGrace Lynch, 16, was the victim who died in January. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLee admitted to being the driver of the vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Sep2026Teenager charged in relation to Grace Lynch death considering plea, court told
Court appearance where defence is considering a plea; case adjourned to 10 November due to solicitors' strike. Details of CCTV evidence showing speed of at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone and Lee's admission as driver recorded.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchaccused, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 17 Jul2026Teen charged in relation to death of Grace Lynch faces six additional offences
Reports that Keith Lee faced six additional charges at Blanchardstown District Court, including four counts of dangerous driving, no insurance and no driving licence, in connection with the Finglas crash that killed Grace Lynch. CCTV footage suggested the scrambler was travelling at at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone. Case set for 29 September 2026 for service of the book of evidence.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 17 Jul2026Man charged over Grace Lynch death faces six more charges
Reports that Keith Lee faces six additional charges of dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence, and sets a return date of 29 September.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchaccused, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 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 - 27 Jan2026Teen charged with causing death of Grace Lynch, 16, in scrambler bike crash
Only the headline is present; the body is template code. The headline gives the charge and the scrambler bike crash but no location or date.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect - 27 Jan2026Man charged, 'caught red-handed', re Grace Lynch death - Gript
Reports that Keith Lee, 18, was charged in Blanchardstown District Court, granted bail, and admitted being the driver. Gives the solicitor's account of the admissions, the family's vigil and the school's response.
victim, Grace Gifford Lynch, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Gifford Lynchaccused, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 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 - 1 Jan2026Man (18) charged with causing death of Grace Lynch in scrambler crash on Sunday
Reports Lee's court appearance before Judge Aine Clancy at Blanchardstown District Court on Tuesday 27 January 2026, the charge under Sections 53 and 53a of the Road Traffic Act 2011, the CCTV evidence, the suspected speed, and the bail conditions.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchaccused, Keith Lee, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Lee - 1 Jan2026Teenager to appear in court today charged over death of 16-year-old girl hit by scrambler bike
Reports that a late-teen male has been charged, names the court he is due before, and says gardaí are still investigating. The article does not name the suspect.
victim, Grace Lynch, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Grace Lynchsuspect, late teens, male