Young Irishman dies after crash in Texas

It’s believed the man was from Dublin and was on holiday with friends.

By Cliodhna Russell Sunday 29 Jul 2018, 1:12 PM

Jul 29th 2018, 1:12 PM 46,407 Views 5 Comments

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Image: Shutterstock/Tommy Lee Walker

Image: Shutterstock/Tommy Lee Walker

A YOUNG IRISHMAN has died after a crash in Texas on Friday morning.

The man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead after being struck by a lorry in Austin.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed to TheJournal.ie that it is providing consular assistance to the family of the young Irishman.

It’s believed the man was from Dublin and was on holiday with friends.

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Young Irishman dies after crash in Texas