A TEENAGE boy has died following a reported hit and run in Clonlara.
Sixteen year old Bryan Lowe was found unresponsive by the roadside on the L3050 at Cottage Cross near Clonlara on Friday night. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Emergency services alerted An Garda Síochána shortly after 11pm on Friday night that an e-bike rider aged in his mid-teens found by the side of the L3050 in South-East Clare.
According to Gardaí, a second vehicle that was involved in the incident failed to remain at the scene. The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions are currently in place. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are seeking witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who were in the Clonlara area at the time and may have camera footage including dash-cam are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Henry Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Members of Bryan’s family have shared their devastation in tributes online. A sibling commented “I have no words for the pain we feel” and described him as the “best uncle to your nephews”. He was a student at St Munchin’s College in Limerick City.
Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) said it was “a devastating morning for our community”. He stated that he like many of people in Westbury, Clonlara and South Clare work to “this heartbreaking news”.
Deputy Crowe commented, “my heart goes out to his poor family. Please keep them in your prayers today. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the boy’s family, friends and all those affected by this terrible tragedy”.
He encouraged local residents and businesses to “check CCTV or doorbell cameras for anything that might assist Gardaí. Even something that seems insignificant could be important. If you have any information or footage, please contact An Garda Síochána”.
