09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Girlfriend's heartbreaking 7 word message to man killed in horror crash
A young man killed in a horror motorcycle crash has been described as 'loving, caring and happy.'
Tributes have poured in for Dawid Kluz who died after crashing on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road on Tuesday evening.
The 26-year-old, who was originally from Poland, was pronounced dead at the scene before his body was removed to the mortuary at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaosie.
In a heartbreaking tribute, his girlfriend Agnieszka Grezlikowska wrote: 'Dawid, I love you forever and always.
'You were taken too soon from us. Always such a loving, caring and happy man. An amazing son, good friend and the love of my life. You are the best person to ever enter my life.
'I love you, I hope you rest easy Misiu. Rest in peace.'
Mr Kluz worked for Shanette Superior Space who produce outdoor steel storage rooms.
In a statement, the company said: 'With our broken hearts, we share the news that we've lost one of our valued Shanette colleagues in a tragic accident.
'Davy Kluz was loved by everyone and truly was part of our family.'
The company said the young man began working for them at 16 when he started on the factory floor.
They added: 'He had recently transitioned to the drawing office and was loved by everyone he worked with along the way.
'Davy's bright smile lit up the building, and he'll be deeply missed and never forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to all who loved Davy, especially his dad Bart and brother Matt, who are also part of our team here at Shanette.
'Rest in Peace Davy Kluz.'
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Another mourner described him as a 'true gentleman and a really nice guy'.
Gardai want anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
They said: 'Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 7:00pm and 8:00pm (on Tuesday night) and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
'Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station at 057 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
