Case No. 2972Road traffic collision · Co. Dublin · 30 May 2026
Young man killed in single-vehicle crash at The Ward, Finglas, Dublin
A man in his 20s was killed in a fatal single-vehicle collision on the R121 at The Ward, Finglas, Co Dublin, at approximately 12.40am on Saturday 30 May 2026. A male passenger in his 20s was taken to hospital as a precaution, and Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
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Key facts
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- whatA fatal single-vehicle collision occurred on the R121 at The Ward, Finglas, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver, a male in his 20s, was rushed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver was later pronounced deceased. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male passenger, also in his 20s, was transported to hospital as a precaution. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at approximately 12.40am in the early hours of Saturday 30 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe witness appeal covers footage from between 11:50pm on Friday 29 May and 12:40am on Saturday 30 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe road remains closed for a full technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí issued an appeal for witnesses, particularly those with dash-cam footage of the area. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 May2026Gardai close road as young man killed in overnight road tragedy
Initial report of the fatal collision with witness appeal and road closure for forensic examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
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