Death notice published for Carlow teenager killed in M9 crash
A tragic car crash on the M9 motorway in Ireland resulted in the deaths of five teenagers, with death notices now being published online. A fundraiser has been established to support the family members of the other vehicle involved in the collision.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the devastating impact of road accidents and the subsequent community response through digital memorialization and support efforts.
L-R: Alex McCarthy, Joey Carthy, Kamil Pustkowski, Jack Kennedy, Jeremy O'Brien
Alex McCarthy, 16, from Carlow, was killed on Sunday morning when the BMW in which he was travelling was driven the wrong way down the motorway and crashed into another car.
Alex was “deeply loved by his heartbroken mother Lucelle and father Edward,” the notice on RIP.ie said.
The teenager was the “adored brother of Jordan, Edward, Donna and Nakita” and the “cherished grandson of Tina Roycroft and William and Mary McCarthy,” it said.
“Alex will be sadly missed by parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, loving and heartbroken girlfriend Georgia, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.” Funeral arrangements have yet to be published.
The online condolences section has been disabled on the RIP.ie notice.
However, options are available to express sympathy by sending a paid-for sympathy card, donating to charity or sending flowers.
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