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Fundraiser launched to repatriate remains of man killed in e-scooter crash
A man killed in a horror road collision involving a car and an e-scooter has been named locally as pals organise a fundraiser to repatriate his remains back to his home in Romania.
Named locally as Dragusin Vasilica, 31, who is originally from Ialomița, was on the e-scooter when the fatal collision happened on the Old Navan Road in Blanchardstown, Dublin on Sunday, August 3.
No other injuries were reported. Mr Vasilica was taken to Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown but was later pronounced dead.
Heartbroken pals of Mr Dragusin have now launched a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help raise funds to repatriate his remains back to his grieving family in Romania.
Mr Dragusin had been living in Ireland for around four years where he worked as a plumber.
In the post on the GoFundMe titled: 'Ajutor pentru repatrierea lui Dragusin Vasilica' a pal wrote that Dragusin had hoped for a better future here in Ireland.
'Friends and family describe him as a quiet and hardworking man, with a big heart and simple dreams,' organiser of the fundraiser Ilie Bitoleanu wrote.
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'Unfortunately, his family does not have the financial resources necessary to repatriate his body to Romania, so that Vasilica can sleep an eternal sleep next to loved ones.
'He was known as a quiet, hardworking man with a big heart and simple dreams.
'We sincerely ask you to be with us in these painful moments. Any amount, no matter how small, can make a huge difference for the family. The money raised will be used exclusively for repatriation costs to Romania basic funeral services support for the grieving family,' the pal wrote, adding: ' Thank you for your solidarity and support. Let's stand with the Dragusin family in this painful burden. May God rest his soul in peace.'
Gardai continue to appeal for any witnesses particularly any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between 10.40pm and 11pm, to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01-6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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