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Man Due in Court Over Finglas Scrambler Crash That Killed Teen Grace Lynch

Gardaí issue a renewed witness appeal, seeking dash‑cam footage for the Ratoath Road area.

Overview

  • Sixteen-year-old Grace Lynch died at Connolly Hospital after being struck by a scrambler motorcycle around 2.20pm on Sunday on Ratoath Road in Finglas.
  • An adult male in his late teens was arrested under Section 4 and is expected to appear at Blanchardstown District Court this morning.
  • A second male on the bike, a juvenile, and the arrested rider were treated for injuries described as non life‑threatening.
  • Garda Forensic Collision Investigators completed a technical examination, the road has reopened, and investigators are seeking footage from 2.10pm to 2.40pm.
  • More than 1,000 people joined a memorial walk led by Grace’s mother, who called for justice and tougher action on scrambler bikes, with local representatives urging stronger enforcement.