Third tragedy for family as tributes pour in for teenager killed in Wicklow crash

A male teenager was arrested following the incident.

The death of a 15-year-old girl in a crash in Wicklow on Sunday was reportedly the third heartbreaking tragedy her family has suffered.

Molly Dempsey was a passenger in the single-vehicle crash in Slaney Park, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow on Sunday May 5.

A male teenager was arrested following the incident on suspicion of offenses under the Road Traffic Act and is being held at a Garda station in Wicklow.

The Mirror reports that Molly’s death followed her older brother Roy, who died aged 13 in September 2007, and another sibling, Killian, who died aged 16 in 2016.

A friend wrote on social media: “Molly, you broke my heart into pieces. In your short life you have brought many laughs and smiles to those around you. I’m sure you’ve always put a smile on my face and always made me laugh with your silliness and your amazing personality.

“You were the most loving, caring and kind-hearted person I have ever come across and you would always go above and beyond for anyone. You always had a cheeky smile on your face and a small, cheeky smile at that.

“I hope your big brothers out there are taking care of you and that you are all taking care of your friends and family during this difficult time. Rest in peace my beautiful angel. We all love you and miss you very much.”

Third tragedy for family as tributes pour in for teenager killed in Wicklow crash

In a statement to JOE on Sunday, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday 5 May 2024 at Slaney Park in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.

“The passenger of the car involved, a young woman in her teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed from the scene. An autopsy will be conducted in the coming days.

“No other serious injuries to persons have been reported.

“The driver of the car, a male in his teens, was arrested on suspicion of offenses under the Road Traffic Act and detained at a Garda station in Wicklow. He has since been released. The investigation is ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP.

“Forensic collision investigators have completed the scene investigation and the road at Slaney Park has been reopened.

“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

“Any road users who may have CCTV footage (including dashcam footage) and were in the Slaney Park area between 4.30am and 5am are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 6482610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any other Garda Station.”

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