Teenage e-scooter user critically injured in 'serious road traffic incident'

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Youth hospitalised after being discovered on busy road in County Kerry.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident that occurred in Tralee, Co Kerry on the evening of Saturday, December 7.

A man, aged in his late teens, who was travelling on an e-scooter was discovered with serious injuries on Saint Brendan's Road.

The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm.

The man was taken to University Hospital Kerry where his condition is described as critical.

The scene of the incident on Saint Brendan's Road remains preserved for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 6pm and 7pm and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to help with investigations.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 710 2300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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