'Nice, quiet young man': Limerick fatal collision victim named locally
Sympathies have been expressed to the family of a mechanic from Glin who died on the N21 near Adare
A YOUNG man who tragically died after a car he was driving struck a tree in County Limerick has been named locally as Nathan Browne, aged in his early 20s, of Glin.
The single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, whic has left a second person in a critical condition, occurred on the N21 at Cummeen, Adare, at approximately 2.40am on Sunday morning.
Mr Browne, who was driving the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A garda spokesperson said his body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick for a post mortem examination.
“The two male passengers, aged in their 20s and an adult teenager, were removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick.
“The passenger, aged in his 20s, remains in a critical condition. The second passenger received non-life threatening injuries,” said a garda spokesperson on Sunday.
Glin-based county councillor John Sheahan said the people of Glin are saddened by the tragic death of Nathan.
“Nathan was a young mechanically-minded man who liked his cars. He moved to Glin a number of years ago to be near his grandparents to whom we send our deepest condolences
“We will all rally to comfort his family in this devastating time for them. May his soul rest in peace,” said Cllr Sheahan.
A balloon release in memory of Mr Browne, who has been described as a “nice, quiet young man” has been organised by his friends.
It is due to take place at Glin Pier on Tuesday night at 8pm. Anyone who would like to join them is very welcome to come along as they remember Mr Browne and show their love and support for his family at this incredibly difficult time., reads a post on Glin Community News Facebook page.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Road users who were travelling on the N21 at Cummeen, Adare, Limerick in the early hours of this Sunday morning, September 20, between 2.15am and 2.45am, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” said a garda spokesperson.
No funeral arrangements have been announced at this time.
May he rest in peace.