Fatal Finglas Collision: Teenager Charged Following Death of Grace Lynch (16)

DUBLIN — A young man is scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown District Court this morning in connection with a fatal road traffic collision that claimed the life of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas on Sunday.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:20 PM on January 25, as Ms. Lynch was crossing Ratoath Road. It is understood she was on her way to meet her boyfriend when she was struck by a scrambler motorcycle.

Incident Details and Investigation

Emergency services attended the scene following the "horror collision," which resulted in the driver and a passenger being thrown from the vehicle. All three individuals involved sustained injuries; however, Ms. Lynch suffered catastrophic trauma. She was transported to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, where she was later pronounced deceased.

An Garda Síochána launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the crash, leading to the arrest of a male suspect on Sunday.

Legal Proceedings

The suspect, described as an adult male in his late teens, has been officially charged. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed the development in a statement released early Tuesday:

 "The adult male, aged in his late teens, arrested in relation to this incident has since been charged. He is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) this morning, Tuesday, 27th January 2026, at 10:30 AM."

Community Mourning

The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief in the Dublin 11 area. On Monday evening, a vigil and memorial walk were held in Finglas to honor the popular teenager. The march was led by her mother, Siobhan Gifford Lynch, as the local community gathered to show solidarity with the grieving family.