Renewed appeal over tragic death of Laois teenager

Portlaoise Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the tragic death of Laois teenager David Brown.

They are appealing to the public for information in relation to the fatal incident that claimed the life of the 15-year-old in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas on Sunday, April 9.

“At approximately 1.30pm, a quad bike with two males on board collided with a tree. A male teenage youth was removed from the scene to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, where he passed away,” Gardai said. 

“A second male teenage youth was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore following the incident and was treated for non-life threatening injuries,” Gardai said.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Anyone who was in the Ballyshaneduff area on Sunday, April 9, 2023, between 1pm and 2pm, and who may have observed a quad bike travelling in the area, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash cam, are also asked to make this available to Gardaí.

Any person with information in relation to this incident can contact Gardaí in Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.