Passage West community rocked by death of young motorist

The community of Passage West has been rocked by the death of a young man in his 20s following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Gardaí attended the scene of the single-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2.30am in the townland of Rathanker near Passage West.

The driver of the car, a man aged in his 20s, was fatally injured during the collision and two occupants of the car were taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for treatment of their injuries, which are understood to be non-life threatening.

Independent councillor for the Carrigaline Municipal District Marcia D’Alton said the community was “devastated” following the news of the death of the young man.

Speaking to The Echo, Ms D’Alton said: “We heard in the community this morning [Sunday morning] that there was an accident on Laurel Hill.

“We were on tenterhooks and praying that nobody was badly hurt. We're devastated since to learn about the tragic loss of a young life. Our hearts are with their young man's family and friends.” 

Fianna Fáil councillor for the Carrigaline Municipal District Seamus McGrath described the news as “extremely sad”.

“It is extremely sad and tragic that a young life has been lost in this way,” he told The Echo.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the young person. I also wish the other occupants who were hospitalised all the best. Thanks as always to the emergency services who attend such tragic incidents as this.” 

Gardaí continue to investigate and are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L2474 road between Rochestown and Monkstown, between 2am and 2.45am this morning, are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on at 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.