Young Irishman (30s) killed in road accident in US

The man, who was a native of Co Donegal, was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning (local US time) in a suburb of California.
Young Irishman (30s) killed in road accident in US

Stephen Maguire

A young Irishman has been killed in the United States.

The man, who was a native of Co Donegal, was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning (local US time) in a suburb of California.

The man is in his mid-30s and has been living in the country for a number of years.

He has a partner and is also a father of young children.

His immediate family in Co Donegal have been informed of his death.

However, his name has not been released publicly until all family members have been informed of his tragic passing.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for a comment on the tragic incident.

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