Ireland Teenager charged over Finglas crash that killed Grace Lynch appears in court
Grace Lynch, 16, died in hospital in January after being struck by a scrambler bike at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas, Dublin, having received treatment at the scene. Keith Lee, 18, of Park View Drive, Poppintree Park, Dublin 11, was arrested at the scene and later charged with dangerous driving causing death, and in July was further charged with four counts of dangerous driving, no insurance and no driving licence. On Tuesday, 29 September, Lee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court, where his defence said it was considering a plea, a decision delayed by the ongoing solicitors' strike. The case has been adjourned to 10 November.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Grace Lynch, 16, was struck by a scrambler bike and received treatment at the scene.
- Grace Lynch died in hospital in January.
- Where
- Grace Lynch was struck at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas, Dublin.
- Other details
- Keith Lee, 18, is of Park View Drive, Poppintree Park, Dublin 11.
- CCTV footage suggested the bike was being driven at a speed of at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone.
- Investigation
- Keith Lee was arrested at the scene of the crash.
- Keith Lee admitted to being the driver of the vehicle.
- The incident was captured by CCTV.
- Charges
- Keith Lee was initially charged with dangerous driving causing the death of another person.
- In July, Keith Lee was further charged with four counts of dangerous driving, one count of having no insurance and one count of having no driving licence.
- In court
- On Tuesday, 29 September, Keith Lee appeared before Blanchardstown District Court, where the book of evidence was due to be heard.
- Lee's defence is considering a plea, but the decision was delayed due to the ongoing solicitors' strike.
- The case was adjourned to 10 November.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- 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)
- whereGrace Lynch was struck at a pedestrian crossing in Finglas. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe crash took place in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationLee was arrested at the scene of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationLee admitted to being the driver of the vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe incident was captured by CCTV. (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)
- 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)
- otherCCTV footage suggested the bike was being driven at a speed of at least 85km/h in a 50km/h zone. (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.
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