Irish community 'rocked to the core' by death of Donegal man Damien O'Brien in California

Damien O'Brien was killed by a suspected drunk driver on Sunday. He was a father of two and a dedicated member of the Wild Geese GAA club. 

Damien O'Brien lined out for Wild Geese GFC in a recent game against LA Cougars. Pic: Wild Geese GFC

A Donegal man killed by a suspected drunk driver in the United States has been described as a "devoted family man". 35-year-old Damien O'Brien died after being struck by a car in Huntington Beach, California on Sunday. A 21-year-old was arrested at the scene of the incident suspected of driving under the influence. 

Damien O'Brien had two sons with his wife Michelle who is also expecting a third in September. Originally from Killygordon in Donegal, he was a dedicated member of the Huntington Beach-based Wild Geese GAA club.