Mother of young man who died after being struck by car says ‘no words to describe pain’

Daniel ‘Danny’ Myers died in hospital after he was struck by a car on the N18 in Co Clare in the early hours of Saturday, June 1.

The tragic incident took place at around 4.15am in the northbound lanes of the dual-carriageway at junction 5 near Cratloe.

The Clare man who is predeceased by his brother Jack, was described as a “gentle soul taken far too soon” in just one message of sympathy left on his RIP.ie page.

The notice states that the death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) Myers of Carrigerry, Newmarket-on-Fergus, and formerly of Shannon, Co Clare, “following a tragic accident”.

“Predeceased by his brother Jack,” the notice reads. “Sadly missed by his children Abbie and Jack, parents Alice and Denis, brothers Davy and Connor, grandmother Ellen, sister-in-law Maria, niece Molly, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends.”

It adds that Danny’s Funeral Service will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday, June 5, at 11am with “no flowers and donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice”.

Mr Myer’s mum, Alice, shared a picture of her late son via Facebook, adding, there were “no words to describe the pain in our hearts”.

“As many of you know we lost our beloved son Danny in the early hours of Saturday morning,” she wrote. “I have no words to describe the pain in our hearts.

“We thank everyone for all of the support as we try to navigate our loss.”

In the condolences section of his RIP.ie page people have offered messages of support and sympathy to the family.

One reads: “Deepest condolences to all the Myers family on the tragic death of Danny. A gentle soul taken far too soon, my heart breaks for you all.”

Another has written: “Sincere condolences to Denis, Alice and all of Danny’s family and friends on his sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

One reads: “Deepest condolences to all of you at this sad time. My heart breaks for you both as parents that you have to go through this tragedy again.

“Thinking of you all and I hope Danny sends you all the strength to get through this. Sleep tight Danny.”

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene alongside Clare County Fire and Rescue Service crews on Saturday morning.

Mr Myers was treated at the scene before being rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries.

Gardaí appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station on 061 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.