Funeral details announced for father of three who died following road accident in Carlow
It's understood the van left the motorway and struck a speed barrier
Funeral details have been announced for a man who died following a road traffic accident in Carlow.
Thomas (Tom) Dunne from Ballypreacus, Bunclody, Wexford was beloved husband of Margaret (Mag) and loving father of Jamie, Mairead and Aisling.
Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Ann, Larry, Mick, Bridget, Statsia, Kathy, Mary, Patricia, Lizzie, Sue, Pat, John and Jimmy.
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Tuesday.
Removal on Wednesday at 11.30am to The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Kilmyshall, for Funeral Mass at noon.
Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Bunclody.
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal traffic collision on Saturday.
At approximately 3:30pm Gardaí along with units from Carlow Fire Services and National Ambulance Service attended at the scene of a single vehicle collision involving a van on the southbound carriageway of the M9 motorway at Junction 5 (Carlow).
The driver of the van, a man in his 50s was treated at the scene. He was removed by ambulance to St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny where he was later pronounced dead. It’s understood the van left the motorway and struck a speed barrier.
Garda forensic collision examined the crash site and the local Coroner has been notified.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.