Kilkenny man dies following UK road collision

Hampshire Constabulary in the UK have confirmed the name of the man who died following a collision in Headbourne Worthy  as Robert Myers (39) from Kilkenny.

In a statement released today, Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the following details:

"We are now in a position to confirm the name of the man who died following a collision in Headbourne Worthy.

"The collision, which happened on Down Farm Lane just after 2.10pm on Sunday, 18 September, involved a pedestrian and a black BMW.

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"The pedestrian Robert Myers, 39, from, Kilkenny, Ireland, was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he sadly he died of his injuries on Tuesday, 21 September.

"Private Robert Myers was a member of the Royal Logistics Corps, based at Worthy Down.

"His family, who are being supported by specialist officers, have paid tribute to him following his death.

"They said: “Son, brother, friend, comrade. Robert is greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

“In life, Robert pursued new opportunities and found his happiness and fulfilment. In death, Robert gave the greatest gift, a chance at life to four people through organ donation.

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"Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing. Police Sergeant Spencer Wragg of the Roads Policing Unit said: “There was a moto cross event nearby at the time of this incident and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision but may have left prior to police arrival to come forward.

"Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44220380622."