Teenager killed after horror collision named locally
The fatal collision happened on the N71 between Ballinhassig and Innishannon in west Cork at around 7.15am on Monday, July 21.
The driver of the car, Dovydas Palkis, 19, from Gortnaclohy Heights in Skibbereen, suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In his death notice on RIP.ie , his heartbroken family wrote: "Dovydas is lovingly remembered by his heartbroken parents, mother Stella, father Vidmantas, stepfather John, Vidmantas's partner Agne, grandparents, uncles, aunts, stepsister Chloe, relatives, friends and his canine friend Peppa."
Requiem Mass for Dovydas will take place on Friday, July 25 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Cathedral in Skibbereen, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy at 4pm.
Following the fatal collision, Gardaí immediately closed the section of road involved to facilitate the work of the emergency services. The road has since re-opened.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.
A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7am and 7.30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
So far, as of July 21, 93 people have lost their lives on the country's roads this year.
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