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Case No. 0767Road traffic collision · Co. Mayo · 21 Jun 2026

Young boy killed after being struck by car on N59 near Ballina, Co Mayo

A young boy was struck by a car and pronounced deceased at the scene on the N59 at Eskeragh, Crossmolina, near Ballina, Co Mayo, at approximately 11.20am on Sunday, 21 June 2026. No suspect has been identified. The boy's body was conveyed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination, and the local coroner was notified. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene, and Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area between 10.40am and 11.40am on the day of the collision.

  1. Reported21 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A young boy was struck by a car and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Where
The collision occurred on the N59 at Eskeragh, Crossmolina, near Ballina, Co Mayo.
When
The collision occurred at approximately 11.20am on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Investigation
  • Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area between 10.40am and 11.40am on 21 June 2026.
Other details
  • The boy's body was conveyed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
  • The local coroner has been notified.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe boy was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the N59 at Eskeragh, Crossmolina, near Ballina, Co Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 11.20am on Sunday, 21 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the area between 10.40am and 11.40am on 21 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationWitnesses can contact Ballina Garda Station on (096) 20560 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy's body was conveyed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe local coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jun2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Young boy killed after being struck by car as Gardai appeal for witnesses

    Initial report of fatal road traffic collision; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from 10.40am to 11.40am.

    victim, male