Tributes pour for 'lovely young man' who died in Laois road accident
Tributes have poured in for a 'lovely young man' after he tragically died in a car crash in Laois.
Colm Lynch-O'Sullivan, aged in his 20s, sadly lost his life following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision on the R445 at approximately 3.15am, but tragically Colm, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Colm will be remembered by his loving parents Olive and Con, as well as his adoring brothers and many extended family members and many friends.
Tributes have poured in from far and wide for the young man following his passing. One mourner wrote: 'Terrible sad to hear of Colm's tragic passing, such a lovely young man. May he rest in peace.'
Another penned: 'I wish to express my Sincere Sympathies and Condolences to the Lynch and O'Sullivan Families at this Sad time. Rest In Peace Colm you have been taken much too young.'
A third added: 'Heartfelt condolences to Colm mother, father, brothers, friends and extended families on the truly heartbreaking loss of a life so young and precious.
'May all of the happy times you shared with Colm bring you some joy in the times ahead. Rest in peace. Thinking also about the first responders who attended to Colm'.
While one more wrote: 'Sincere sympathy to Con and Olive on sudden death of your son Colm thinking of you both at this difficult time my heart goes out to you both may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace'.
Colm's funeral arrangements will be released in time. May he rest in peace.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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