Gardaí renew appeal for information on fatal quad incident which caused death of teenager

Gardaí are renewing an appeal for information on a fatal incident involving a quad bike and two male teenagers. 

The incident occurred in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas in Co Laois on Sunday April 9 at approximately 1.30pm when the bike carrying the teenagers collided with a tree. 

One of the teens was removed from the scene to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, where he passed away.

The second was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore following the incident and was treated for non-life threatening injuries. 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Any person who was in the Ballyshaneduff area on Sunday April 9 between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, and who may have observed a quad bike travelling in the area, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to make this available to Gardaí.

Any person with information can contact Gardaí in Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.