Teenager killed in Dublin road accident

A 16-year-old pedestrian was killed in a road accident in Dublin last night.

The accident happened close to the junction of Tolka Valley Road and St. Helenas Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, at approximately 11.30pm last night,

The male pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a car.

He was taken by ambulance to the Mater Hospital but was pronounced dead early this morning.

The male driver and male passenger of the car were both uninjured.

The road was closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision Examination but has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to contact them at Finglas Garda Station on 01 - 6667500, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.