14-Year-Old Dies in Kilkenny E-Scooter Crash

A 14-year-old boy tragically died following a collision between his e-scooter and a car on Tullaroan Road in Kilkenny shortly before 6:30pm on Saturday. Emergency services transported him to St. Luke's Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled. Fortunately, there were no other injuries reported from the incident, but the road was closed for a forensic examination and has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those with dash-cam footage from the time of the accident, to come forward. This incident marks the third fatal e-scooter crash in Ireland within a two-month period, raising concerns about road safety for e-scooter users.