Tributes paid to man (22) killed in collision on Tipperary/Laois border
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle collision at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, on the R445 at approximately 3:15am on Thursday. The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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He has been named locally as Colm Lynch O'Sullivan (22) of Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois. He was originally from Roscrea in Co Tipperary.
One friend wrote ''RIP my friend many a right laugh we had may you get the best bed in heaven condolences to the family''.
Another said ''Rest in peace Mush''.
He is predeceased by his sister Grace and is survived by his parents Olive and Con and brothers Brendan and Tómas. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
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The road remains closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place. Mr Lynch O'Sullivan's body was taken to Midlands Reginal Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination was carried out.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Mr Lynch O'Sullivan's death is the 81st fatality on Irish Roads this year which is the very same number as the same period last year.
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