Tributes paid to motorcyclist who died following crash that killed Garda Kevin Flatley
'I saw him, a beautiful young man, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by an incredible team, fighting to save his life'
Tributes have been paid to the motorcyclist who died in hospital over the weekend following a crash which also claimed the life of Garda Kevin Flatley.
Izzet Can Berber, aged in his thirties, was involved in the fatal collision which occurred at Dublin speed checkpoint on the R132 at Lissenhall near Swords, North Dublin last month.
Garda Kevin Flatley became the 90th officer to die in the line of duty in Ireland when he was hit by the motorcyclist during the collision on Sunday, May 11.
Gardaí confirmed on Sunday morning that the motorcyclist involved in the collision had died as a result of his injuries in hospital.
Garda Kevin Flatley
According to a notice on RIP.ie, Izzet Can Berber, of Balgriffin, Dublin 13 and formerly of Turkey and late of the Elliott Group (died) 'peacefully, in the wonderful care of staff in the ICU Unit in Beaumont Hospital with his loving wife by his side'.
Predeceased by his parents Ayse and Ozer, he is the 'beloved husband of Caitríona'.
'Very sadly missed by his loving wife, his adored children Daniel, Emily and Kuzey, sister Gunes, parents-in-law Gerry and Patricia, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and his wide circle of friends in the motorbike community,' the notice reads
It adds: Huzur içinde uyusun (may he rest in peace)
A donation box will be in the funeral home with all donations going to the staff in the ICU unit in Beaumont Hospital while funeral arrangements will follow.
In the condolences section one, person wrote: 'Such an unfortunate tragedy for both' while another offered: 'Deepest sympathy to Izzet's wife and family thinking of you all at this incredibly sad time.
'I saw him, a beautiful young man, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by an incredible team, fighting to save his life.
'May he always be an inspiration to his children, a family man with a great work ethic, unfortunately taken in the prime of his life.'
Another offers: 'Our heartfelt sympathy to you, the children, yours and Jan's immediate and extended family and friends.
Pictured: Izzet Can Berber (from RIP.ie)
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'You radiated positivity and gave us tremendous support and incredible encouragement in the midst of your own trauma. Thank you so much for that.'
'I am deeply sorry for your loss,' another mourner wrote. 'There are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing someone so dear, but please know that my heart is with you, your three beautiful children and all Can's family during this incredibly difficult time.
'Can's memory will always live on through the love he gave through your beautiful family.'
In a statement shared earlier with DublinLive, Mr Berber's wife Caitriona said: "He passed away peacefully holding my hand on Saturday night.
"He was an amazing husband and even more amazing father to his son and two stepchildren.
"And we are internally grateful to all our friends and family for the support over the last three weeks and also want to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU who did everything in their power to save him and support our family though his time there."
Garda Family Liaison Officers are providing ongoing support and information to both the Flatley and Berber families.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
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