A man killed in a horror early-morning car crash in Dublin has been named locally as Dean Coleman.
The 25-year-old tragically died alongside Tallaght native Annmarie Hooper when the car they were in crashed into a lamppost on Butterfield Avenue in Templeogue at 1:30am on Tuesday.
The fatal incident has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman for further examination with the results of a post-mortem expected soon, Dublin Live reports.
Tributes began to flood in for Dean Coleman following the tragic news.
One person said: "Such sad news rest in peace Dean Coleman."
Another added: "I'm in shock. Horrible news to hear today. RIP Deano.
A third commented: "Can't get my head around it. It's just shocking, RIP."
Rathfarnham Templeogue Fine Gael Councillor David McManus said that the incident deeply saddened the whole community.
He told Dublin Live: "Local people are shocked to be waking up to this tragedy on our roads.
"During the festive period, we have more people visiting family and attending events but I would encourage people to be extra cautious on the roads as the temperatures continue to drop in the weeks ahead."
He added: "On behalf of the community, I wish to extend our sympathies to the families of those involved in this morning’s tragic accident."
Rathfarnham Templeogue Green Party Councillor William Priestley added: "I live on Butterfield Avenue. It's really taken the locals aback. It's really out of character for a crash to take place in this area or for someone to be going that fast.
He added: "My thoughts go out to their families on this which is such a tragic and sad accident."
A spokeswoman said: "Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of this morning Tuesday 17th December, 2019 at Butterfield Avenue, Templeogue.
A single vehicle collision occurred when a car left the road and collided with a lamppost.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone who travelled the road at the time of the collision, and who may have dash cam footage, to contact Gardaí in Tallaght on 01 - 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
