Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information relating to a fatal quad bike collision that led to the death of beloved teen GAA star David Brown.
The 15-year-old was killed in the incident involving a quad bike, when he and another youth hit a tree in a woods in Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, County Laois on Easter Sunday.
His heartbroken family told of his love for GAA and animals, particularly dogs as well as his "adventurous spirit" and "love for life" at his funeral in Co Laois last month.
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A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to the fatal incident that occurred in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, County Laois on Sunday, 9th April 2023.
"At approximately 1.30pm, a quad bike with two males on board collided with a tree. A male teenage youth was removed from the scene to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, where he passed away."
They informed that a second male teenage youth was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore following the incident and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
It is understood that investigations are ongoing and that Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
"Any person who was in the Ballyshaneduff area on Sunday, 9th April 2023, between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, and who may have observed a quad bike travelling in the area, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
"Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to make this available to Gardaí.
"Any person with information in relation to this incident can contact Gardaí in Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station," a garda spokesperson added.
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