Man killed in Limerick crash named locally as gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses

Bobby Ryan 'Minor' died in the two-vehicle collision which occurred between Pallasgreen and Cappamore

Gardaí continue to investigate, and have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Picture: Dan Linehan.

The man who died in a crash in Co Limerick on Sunday has been named locally, as several people were taken to hospital.

Bobby Ryan 'Minor', died in the two-vehicle collision, which occurred in east Limerick on the L1135 between Pallasgreen and Cappamore.

Mr Ryan, aged in his 40s, was the sole occupant of one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for an autopsy examination.

As gardaí continue to investigate, they have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

It is understood the occupants of the other car were a family from Doon.

The driver, a woman aged in her 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment for serious injuries.

A teenage girl was also conveyed to UHL for treatment for serious injuries.

A young woman aged in her 20s and a teenage boy were also taken to UHL for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, and who were travelling on the L1135 near Pullagh, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick, between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday, June 15, are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

An Garda Síochána is aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bruff Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.