THE GARDA OMBUDSMAN Commission (GSOC) is investigating an incident in Palmerstown, West Dublin earlier today, when a car being pursued by Gardaí crashed into another vehicle.
It is understood that the driver of the second car was brought to hospital with their injuries, while Gardaí pursued a suspect on foot on the Kennelsfort Road in Palmerstown, Dublin 20.
A spokesperson for GSOC told TheJournal.ie they received a referral regarding the incident at around 1pm this afternoon.
Subsequent to that, their officers were dispatched to the scene, which is routine practice in the case of a collision where Garda involvement is suspected.
It’s understood that the suspect in the incident was apprehended on foot by Gardaí.
The Kennelsfort Road was closed for a few hours this afternoon, before re-opening at around 3.30 pm.
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