Laois gardaí issue new appeal into serious e-scooter accident in Portlaoise
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Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle collision involving a 13-year-old teenager in Portlaoise on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Thomas Crean Keogh remains in a critical condition in Temple Street hospital after the e-scooter he was travelling on crashed shortly after 11pm on the N80, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise. Gardaí and emergency services immediately attended the scene. A male passenger in his early teens sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Thomas is currently receiving treatment at CHI Temple Street where his condition is understood to be critical. The driver, an adult male in his late teens, received medical assessment at the scene. It’s understood no other vehicle was involved.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a taxi which was travelling on the Stradbally Road in the direction of Portlaoise Town between 11:15pm and 11:30pm on Saturday 20 June.
Gardaí are Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, between St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery and St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11:00pm and 11:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
