A male teenager has been arrested following the incident.
The death of 15-year-old girl in a crash in Wicklow on Sunday was reportedly the third heartbreaking tragedy suffered by her family.
Molly Dempsey was a passenger in the single-vehicle crash at Slaney Park, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow on Sunday, May 5.
A male teenager was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act following the incident and is being detained at a Garda station in Wicklow.
The Mirror report that Molly’s death followed her older brother Roy, who died in September 2007 aged 13 and another sibling, Killian, who died in 2016, aged 16.
Posting on social media, a friend wrote: “Molly, you have broken my heart in pieces. In your short life you have brought many laughs and smiles to people all around you. I know for sure you have always put a smile on my face and never failed to make me laugh with your goofiness and your great personality.
“You were the most loving, caring and kind-hearted person that I’ve ever come across and would always go above and beyond for anyone. You always had a cheeky smile on your face and a cheeky little smile at that.
“I hope your big brothers up there are looking after you and hope you are all looking over your friends and family during this hard time. Rest in peace my beautiful angel. We all love you and miss you so much.”
Third tragedy for family as tributes flood in for teenager killed in Wicklow crash
In a statement to JOE on Sunday, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday 5th May 2024 at Slaney Park in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.
“The passenger of the car involved, a female youth in her teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed from the scene. A post mortem will be conducted in the coming days.
“No other serious injuries to persons have been reported.
“The driver of the car, a male youth in his teens, was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act and detained at a Garda Station in Wicklow. He has since been released from custody. Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
“Forensic Collision Investigators have completed an examination of the scene and the road at Slaney Park has reopened.
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) and were travelling in the Slaney Park area between 4:30am and 5:00am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 6482610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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