Clara, Co Offaly — A teenage girl is fighting for her life after a car struck two pedestrians yesterday evening, February 4, 2026, at 6:15 PM. It’s a chilling reminder of how quickly a typical evening can turn tragic, and authorities are now piecing together what happened on Tullamore Road.
Teen Critical After Pedestrian Collision
A teenage girl is in critical condition, and a second teen sustained injuries in a collision with a vehicle in Clara, Co Offaly.
- A teenage girl is in critical condition at Crumlin Hospital in Dublin.
- A male teenager suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening and is being treated at Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
- A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being held at a Garda station in Co Offaly under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area.
The injured girl received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to Crumlin Hospital. The second pedestrian, a male also in his mid-teens, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore, where his injuries are not considered life-threatening. It’s a relief that his condition isn’t as severe, but the situation remains deeply concerning for both families.
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a Garda station in Co Offaly under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. This allows authorities to hold him for questioning for up to 24 hours.
The incident occurred on the Tullamore Road in Clara. Gardaí are specifically requesting information related to the Tullamore Road, Frederick Street, and Bridge Street areas. The scene has been preserved for a thorough forensic examination, and local traffic diversions are currently in place, causing disruptions for commuters.
Q: What is Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act? A: This section of the Act allows for the detention of a person suspected of an offense for a period of up to 24 hours for the purpose of investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station at (057) 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or their local Garda station. Every piece of information, no matter how small it seems, could be crucial to understanding what happened.
Please note: This article contains information about a developing situation. Updates will be provided as they become available.
