Tragic Incident Claims Teenage Life in Finglas
A community in north Dublin is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Grace Lynch, who tragically died after being hit by a scrambler bike on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 2:20 PM on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin 11, as Ms. Lynch was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in the Scribblestown area. She sustained catastrophic injuries and was later pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
Arrest Made Following Fatal Collision
An adult male, who was reportedly driving the scrambler bike, was arrested on Sunday in connection with the collision. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Two individuals were on the scrambler bike at the time of the incident: an adult male in his late teens and a male juvenile. Both were transported to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Gardaí Investigation Underway
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the scene of the serious road traffic collision. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted an examination of the area, which has since reopened. Authorities have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward with information.
Family and Community Express Grief and Call for Action
Grace Lynch's mother, Siobhan, expressed profound devastation following her daughter's death, stating, 'I'm not going to let my baby die in vain.' She has called for justice and urged for measures to address the issue of scrambler bikes on public roads. Tributes have poured in for Grace, including from her school, St Michael's Holy Faith Secondary School in Finglas. The school's principal described Grace as a 'lovely, bright, kind girl' and noted that her death is a 'terrible tragedy' for her family, the school, and the local community. Locals have also initiated a fundraiser to support Grace's family. The incident has reignited concerns within the community regarding the long-standing problem of scrambler bikes being used dangerously in the area.
5 Comments
Eugene Alta
Banning bikes won't solve the problem. It's a lack of proper enforcement and consequences.
Raphael
Such a beautiful girl, gone too soon. The community needs to unite to stop this.
Noir Black
It's clear that dangerous scrambler bike use is a serious public safety issue that needs addressing, yet focusing solely on the vehicles themselves overlooks the social factors that lead young people to engage in such risky behavior. A community-wide solution involving education and opportunities is essential.
Muchacho
Another tragedy that could have been prevented. Where is the parental responsibility in all this?
ZmeeLove
While this is an unspeakable tragedy and my heart goes out to Grace's family, simply banning scrambler bikes might not address the underlying issues of youth engagement and enforcement. We need a multi-faceted approach.