Man in 20s dies following fatal road traffic collision in Ballyfermot

A MAN in his 20s has died following a fatal road traffic collision on Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot on Sunday evening.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10.35pm last night and one of the passengers in the vehicle was brought to St James’ Hospital where he later passed away.

In a statement released this morning, Gardai said: “Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin yesterday, 3rd October 2021.

“The single vehicle collision occurred at approximately 10.35pm, which resulted in a male passenger (20s) receiving serious injuries. The man was taken to St James’ Hospital where he later passed away. A post-mortem will take place in due course.

“A second passenger from the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20s, was also taken to St James’ Hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”

The road was closed overnight to allow for the scene to be examined by Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since re-opened.

A male, aged in his 30s, was arrested and taken to Clondalkin Garda Station where he is currently detained.

Investigating Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on this road at the time with camera footage to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.