Tributes paid to 'cherished' teen killed in tractor crash
The heartbroken parents of the teen killed in a tractor crash in Co.Clare have paid tribute to their ‘cherished’ son.
TJ Chambers of Newhall, Ballyea, was pronounced dead at the scene on the R458 at Bunnahow, just north of Crusheen, at 2 pm on December 27th.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the tractor accident, with TJ the only occupant of the vehicle.
Tributes continue to pour in as the first picture of the teenager who lost his life in a road accident in County Clare has been released. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The remains of the 16-year-old were taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem is set to take place.
The death notice of the teen read: ‘Cherished and much loved by his heartbroken parents Tomás and Suzanne (nee Lee), his adored sisters Caoimhe and Laoise, his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
‘May TJ Rest in Peace.’
TJ Chambers of Newhall, Ballyea, Clare was pronounced dead at the scene following the tragic single-vehicle collision, which happened on the R458 at Bunnahow, just north of Crusheen, County Clare. Pic: RIP.ie
Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced, though tributes have been pouring in online.
One wrote: ‘We are so sorry to hear about TJ. We have some lovely memories of him coming to play when we were small, and we will always remember him. Thinking of you all. X.’
Another added: ‘OMG what a beautiful looking boy, gone too soon, heartbreaking. Rest in peace.’
A third commented: ‘Sincere sympathy to the parents and sisters, extended families and friends of TJ may his gentle soul rest in peace.’
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have been travelling on the R458 between Gort and Crusheen around 2 pm on Saturday, December 27, or who may have witnessed the accident.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848 100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
