Laois Gardaí issue fresh appeal as teenage boy remains critical in hospital after e-bike crash
Thomas Crean Keogh(13) remains in critical condition in hospital
Gardaí have renewed their appeal in relation to an e-bike crash in Portlaoise on Saturday, June 20.
13 year-old Thomas Crean Keogh and his 19 year-old cousin were on an electric bike which crashed at the Summerhill Roundabout on the Stradbally Road, on Saturday, June 20 at around 11pm. Gardaí say he remains in critical condition in hospital in Dublin.
“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.
“Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a taxi which was travelling on the Stradbally Road in the direction of Portlaoise Town between 11.15pm and 11.:30pm on Saturday 20th June,” Gardaí said.
They are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward. Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, between St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery and St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11pm and 11.30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are also 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.