Heartbreak as young dad dies after Dublin e-scooter crash on first Father's Day

Irish Daily Mirror

8 hours ago

A young man who died from injuries he suffered in a serious road traffic incident involving an e-scooter only recently became a dad as pals pay heartbreaking tributes to him.
Named locally as Jack Goss, the 21-year-old from Balbutcher in Ballymun, Dublin 9, was the father of a 4-month-old baby girl.
Mr Goss had also only recently started an apprenticeship with Dublin City Council.
He was found on the Cappagh Road in Finglas, Dublin 11 on Sunday, June 15 at around 5pm following the collision.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. On Sunday his condition was described as 'critical.'
Gardai have since confirmed the 21-year-old passed away on Monday due to his injuries.
Paying tribute to Mr Goss on social media, a pal wrote: 'Took way too early bro on Father's Day as well. Life ain't fair. I hope your family and child and girlfriend is ok. Bro you will be forever missed Jack. Love you always bro.'
Another pal wrote: 'You were a good one bro. Not a man around like you. Always helped others. Had a great life ahead of you, a great job and a beautiful daughter. I can't believe it bro. I will love and miss you brother,' while another wrote: 'Heartbreaking. RIP Jack. Thoughts are with all the family and friends,' and another wrote: 'Very sad. RIP pure gentleman.'
In a statement on Monday, Gardai continued to appeal for witnesses to the serious road traffic collision as investigations are ongoing.
'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident involving an e-scooter shortly after 5pm on Sunday, June 15," a statement from An Garda Siochana said.
'The male, aged in his 20s, travelling on the e-scooter who was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for serious injuries has since passed away.
'Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Cappagh Road area between Heathfield and Cappagh Hospital between 4.45pm and 5.05pm on Sunday and may have camera footage are asked to make it available,' the statement said.
'Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01-6667000, the Garda Confidential Lie at 1800 666 111 or any garda station.'
Meanwhile, five people were taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Tuam, Co Galway in the early hours of Monday morning, June 16. Gardaí and emergency services attended the incident, involving two cars, which occurred at approximately 1.40am.
One of the drivers, a male aged in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for serious injuries. The other driver, an adult male in his late teens, along with three adult female passengers, all aged in their late teens, were brought to University Hospital Galway to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.
The road remains closed and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will carry out an examination of the scene today. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1.15am and 1.50am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on (093) 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.