'An amazing young man' - Tributes pour in for new father killed in e-scooter crash
Jack Goss, aged just 21, sadly passed away in hospital on Monday after sustaining serious injuries in a road traffic collision in Dublin over the weekend
The young man killed in Sunday's fatal road traffic incident in Dublin has been named locally as 21-year-old Jack Goss.
Jack had been travelling on an e-scooter on Sunday evening, 15 June when he was involved in a serious collision on the Cappagh Road in Finglas.
The 21-year-old was transported to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for serious injuries sustained in the collision. Unfortunately, An Garda Síochána confirmed on Monday that Jack had sadly passed away in hospital.
Tributes have since poured in for the young father from Poppintree following the news of his tragic death.
His RIP.ie notice reads: "Beloved son of Michael and Helena and brother of Alex and Catherine, partner of Hannah and Daddy to Romeè Rose, he brought to their lives so much love, kindness and joy.
"Jack’s incredible spirit and big heart will forever be missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, loved ones and his community whom he loved.
"Jack’s infectious spirit, fun and love touched so many. His legacy lives on in his precious baby girl and all who loved him."
Evidently, from the many kind messages left on Jack's RIP.ie notice, the 21-year-old was well loved in his community and has left an impact on a lot of people. Many have taken to share their memories of Jack online as well as express their sympathies with his family.
One person wrote: "He always had a beautiful smile and was full of fun and had such a kind heart. He loved his beautiful girl so much."
Another said: "You grew up to be an amazing young man who had so much potential ahead of you."
Someone else shared: "A gentle giant with a heart of gold we will forever cherish all our memories of you"
Jack's funeral details will be announced later on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, gardaí have continued to appeal for any witnesses to the incident on Sunday evening to come forward, particularly anyone with camera or dashcam footage.
Any road users with camera or dashcam footage and were travelling in the area between Heathfield and Cappagh Hospital between 4.45pm and 5.05pm have been asked to make it available to gardaí.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.