Gardaí issue update on Portlaoise e-bike crash as teen remains in critical condition
The Stradbally Road has reopened following an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators
A teenager remains in critical condition in hospital following a serious e-bike collision in Portlaoise on Saturday night, June 20.
Gardaí in Laois are appealing for witnesses following the incident which occurred shortly after 11pm on the N80, Stradbally Road.
Issuing a statement on Sunday afternoon Gardaí said: “Shortly after 11pm, emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene of a serious collision involving an e-bike on the N80, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise. A male passenger in his early teens sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He is currently receiving treatment at CHI Temple Street where his condition is understood to be critical. The driver, an adult male in his late teens, received medical assessment at the scene. It’s understood no other vehicle was involved.
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“The scene has been examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened,” Gardai said in a statement.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, from St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery to St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11:00pm and 11:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”