Irish drummer Martin O’Connor killed in Florida hit-and-run

There is sadness in the world of music following the death of an artist in a hit-and-run incident in Florida. Martin O’Connor, 41, was a drummer with a variety of country and Irish performers.

He hit by a BMW in the early hours of Saturday. It happened while he was crossing US 441 in Florida. The local police report described Mr O’Connor, as an “Irish tourist”.