Case No. 0032Road traffic collision · Co. Dublin · 26 Oct 2026

Woman in 60s killed in pedestrian collision on Fonthill Road, West Dublin

A woman in her 60s was struck by a car on Fonthill Road at Liffey Valley, West Dublin, on Monday 26 October 2026, shortly before 5:30 pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local coroner was notified, with a post-mortem examination due to take place. Gardaí issued a public appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on Fonthill Road at the time. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported26 Oct
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman in her 60s was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • No other injuries were reported.
Where
The collision occurred on Fonthill Road at Liffey Valley, West Dublin.
When
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly before 5:30 pm on Monday 26 October 2026.
Investigation
  • Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene throughout the evening.
  • The local coroner was notified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on Fonthill Road at the time.
Other details
Traffic diversions are in place in the local area.
24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 60s died after being struck by a car. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe female pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatNo other injuries were reported. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 60s was struck by a car. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatNo further injuries were reported. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 60s died after being struck by a car in West Dublin. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe collision involved a car and a pedestrian. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe pedestrian was a woman in her 60s who was pronounced dead. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on Fonthill Road in Liffey Valley, West Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on Fonthill Road at Liffey Valley, West Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred near Liffey Valley. (extra.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted to the collision shortly before 5.30 pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred on Monday 26 October at approximately 5:30pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenEmergency services and Gardaí were alerted shortly before 5:30 pm. (extra.ie)
  • investigationThe local coroner was notified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators were at the scene throughout the evening. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for road users with camera footage who were travelling on Fonthill Road at the time. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationWitnesses are asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe local coroner has been informed and post-mortem arrangements are being made. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on Fonthill Road. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherTraffic diversions are in place in the local area. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 27 Oct2026
    Woman, 60, dies after being struck by car in Dublin

    Gardaí confirmed the woman was pronounced dead; emergency services were alerted shortly before 5:30 pm following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian near Liffey Valley.

    victim, 60s, female
  2. 26 Oct2026
    Pedestrian, 60s, dies after fatal crash in west Dublin as Gardaí launch appeal

    Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene, the local coroner has been informed and post-mortem arrangements are being made, and Gardaí have issued a public appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on Fonthill Road.

    victim, 60s, female
  3. 26 Oct2026
    Woman (60s) dead after being struck by vehicle in West Dublin

    First report of the fatal collision; Garda Forensic Collision Investigators at scene; witness appeal issued; post-mortem examination due to take place.

    victim, 60s, female