A 16-year-old male appeared before a special sitting of Naas District Court this morning charged in connection with a serious collision on the N7 at Johnstown yesterday afternoon.
The teenager, from Tallaght, allegedly drove the vehicle that was involved in a serious crash on the N7, leaving one teenager in a critical condition in hospital.
The teenager cannot be identified for legal reasons due to his age.
The Leinster Leader reports that the defendant was before the court on charges of dangerous driving, having no insurance and the possession of an article with the intent to commit burglary.
There was no objection to bail, under strict conditions that the defendant keeps the peace, provides gardaí with a mobile phone number that is accessible at all times and signs on daily at Tallaght Garda Station.
He must also adhere to a nightly curfew and cannot drive any vehicle that requires a licence.
The judge adjourned the case until 9 January at Athy District Court for DPP directions.
The collision occurred following a report of a burglary at a house in Athy.
Gardaí have confirmed that officers involved in Operation Thor had interacted with the car involved.
GSOC is investigating the circumstances of the crash.
