Garda Appeal After Bray Bus Fatally Hits Pensioner

Bray Dart Station

atest press release from the Garda Press Office, issued on Saturday, March 20th 2026…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision which occurred on Station Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Thursday evening, 12th March 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a bus and a pedestrian, shortly before 6pm.

The male pedestrian (aged in his 80s) was conveyed to St Vincent’s University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased on the evening of Friday 13th March 2026.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

A technical examination of the scene was conducted.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users and pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area between 5:40pm and 6:10pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

The man was later named locally as Michael O’Brien, funeral arrangements here.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 016665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111, or any Garda Station.