Tragic first picture of young Irishman with ‘kind manner & bright smile’ killed in horror Canada crash as tributes pour
A YOUNG Irishman with a "kind manner and bright smile" who sadly lost his life in a car crash in Canada has been named locally.
Anthony McGwynne, who was just 27-years-old, died when the motorbike he was travelling on was struck by a car on Arbutus Street in Vancouver.
The Sligo native was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which took place shortly before 9:30pm on Thursday night, despite life-saving efforts by bystanders and paramedics.
The driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment.
Anthony was the "dearly loved" son of dad Tony and mum Bernadette, the brother of James, Maeve and Matthew and partner of Antonella.
A notice on RIP.ie reads: "Sadly missed by his loving family, partner, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends."
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The local community in Anthony's hometown of Calry have been left reeling by the devastating news of the young mans death, with many paying tribute to him.
One mourner said: "Bernie, Tony and family, what heartbreaking news, Anthony was a hardworking loving boy, our deepest sympathy to you all. Taken too soon."
Another said: "The news is devastating. Parents left to pick up the pieces of a shattered family. My heart is broken just thinking of your pain.
"Anthony and his heartbroken parents, brothers and sisters are in my humble prayers."
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A third fondly remembered Anthony's "kind manner and bright smile" whilst a fourth said: "We raise our children to explore the world and live life to the full. The heartbreak of seeing this life cut short."
Another told how the young Sligo man was a "kind and caring friend to all who knew him", with others paying tribute to his pals both at home and abroad.
A sixth added: "My condolence for the loss of a man. A man that was the salt of the earth, a loving and nurturing partner, a born adventurer with a taste for life.
"Taken to soon, but surrounded by those that loved and knew him like no others. Watch over me on my next ride, because you will be in my heart."
ANOTHER CRASH ABROAD
Separately, an Irish student has been left fighting for his life in Chicago following a horror car crash.
Shane Campbell, 22, from Kells, Co Meath, was in a taxi involved in a horrific car accident, leaving him in an induced coma as well as a significant abdominal trauma.
Like many Irish students, Shane went to Chicago to work for the summer when the incident took place, leaving him fighting for his life.
He has been a patient at John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County since June 5.
Family and friends have launched a GoFundMe page to help with his medical needs as his insurance will not cover any of his rehab care.
They said: "Shane's American dream turned into a nightmare as the taxi he was a passenger in was involved in a horrific car crash.
"Shane was initially maintained in an induced coma and intubated.
"As well as several broken bones, more seriously, Shane suffered significant abdominal trauma, which has required ten surgical procedures to date and may require more in the future.
"He has thankfully improved, is awake and cognitive, but faces a long road to recovery.
"He needs several more weeks of medical care in John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County followed by months of rehab."