RIP: Community mourns motorcyclist killed in Leitrim crash
The father of two, Dan Taylor, aged in his 30s, died in the single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Thursday morning.
A motorcyclist who died following an accident in Leitrim was due to marry his partner Lisa in August, it was revealed.
The father-of-two, Dan Taylor, was travelling on the L1556 Ballinamore to Cloone Road at around 8.40am on Thursday morning when the crash occurred and was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Mr Taylor was father of two children, Jack (15) and Amylee (14) and partner of “love of his life” Lisa and now a GoFundMe has been set up to assist teh family in their time of need.
A statement on the GoFundMe page said: “Our hearts were broken when we lost Dan following a tragic motorcycle accident”.
It continued: “Dan leaves behind the love of his life, Lisa, and their two beautiful children, Jack and Amylee.”
The couple was due to be married on August 10, which was described as a “day they had been looking forward to with so much excitement and love”.
“He loved surprising his future wife with thoughtful gestures and little acts of kindness that showed just how much she meant to him. “Anyone who knew Dan knew he was the life of the party. He had a way of making everyone laugh and feel welcome.
“Dan was the kind of friend everyone hoped to have. If someone needed help, he was there without hesitation.
“His generosity, loyalty, and warm heart touched so many lives, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,” it said.
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The fundraiser says it aims to help ease the financial burden on his family during the difficult months ahead, as Mr Taylor was the main provider for his family.
“The money raised will go towards everyday household bills and essential living expenses, allowing Lisa the time and space to grieve without the added worry of immediate financial pressures.
“We also hope to help her take Jack and Amylee away for a few days during the week they were meant to celebrate Dan and Lisa’s wedding.
“We hope this will give them the opportunity to spend some quiet time together, away from home, as they begin to navigate this unimaginable loss.
“Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a meaningful difference. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers,” it reads.
The organisers of the fundraiser, which has so far raised more than €13,000, said the support has been “overwhelming” and has “brought comfort to the family”.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, or any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L1556 Ballinamore to Cloone road between 8.15am and 9am yesterday, to contact Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station on 071 965 0510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing, a Garda spokesperson added.
You can access the GoFundMe page here.