Kilkenny teenager killed in tragic road crash in Tipperary as gardaí seek witnesses

Investigations are under way after a teenager from Kilkenny died in a fatal road crash near Thurles in the early hours of this Sunday.

Sonny Tobin, 28 Chapelfield, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny died in the single car incident that occurred on the L4101 at Lanespark, Ballynonty, Thurles, at approximately 3.45am.

Predeceased by his loving grandpa Tommy and his dear friend David.Sonny is missed so deeply by his loving mom Cinta, dad Eddie, his grandparents gang gang Tony and Ann, Emmy and John, his loving girlfriend Alyssa, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and the apple of his eye Cayden, Amelia and his goddaughter Kyrah, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Sonny’s mother requests those attending Sonny's funeral to wear bright clothes and would like his friends to wear trainers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the accident.

“The driver of the car, a male adult teenager was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to Waterford University Hospital where a post mortem will take place in due course,” said a garda spokesperson.

APPEAL

Gardaí in Thurles are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the fatal collision to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling in the area between 3am and 3:45am on Sunday and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles garda station on 0504 25 100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.