Patsy Mackin dies in fatal Kilkenny workplace incident
Fatal Kilkenny workplace death of Patsy Mackin – Obituary.
On Thursday, December 12th, Patsy Mackin, 59, tragically lost his life in a workplace accident at a construction site on Dublin Road, Kilkenny. Authorities, including the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and gardaÃ, are conducting investigations into the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m.
Emergency services and gardaà arrived at the scene, but Mr. Mackin was pronounced dead shortly after. It is suspected that he was struck by a vehicle while working at the site.
Mr. Mackin, originally from Roath, Cardiff in Wales, lived in Callan, Kilkenny, with his family. He is survived by his wife Ann and their two children, Rhiannon and James. Known for his warm personality and kindness, friends described him as a loyal and generous person who left a lasting impression with his ever-present smile.
The funeral service for Mr. Mackin will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny.
This tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in the workplace. Recent statistics revealed 43 work-related fatalities in Ireland in 2023, with 11 of those occurring in the construction sector. So far this year, 30 workplace deaths have been recorded, including four in construction.
Barry Perkins and Antoine Lee die in fatal suspected overdose in Morton
Fatal Morton overdose death of Barry Perkins and Antoine Lee – Obituary
Authorities in Morton responded to a suspected overdose incident on Thursday night at 254 Taylor Drive. According to Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee, two individuals lost their lives, and one other person was transported to UMMC for medical treatment.
Morton police also assisted at the scene. On Friday, Scott County Coroner Hunter Wolf identified the deceased as 47-year-old Barry Perkins and 35-year-old Antoine Lee. Investigations into the circumstances of the suspected overdose are ongoing.
Arica Brown dies in fatal Louisville incident
Fatal Louisville death of Arica Brown – Obituary.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found deceased in the Ohio River on Tuesday as 53-year-old Arica Brown.
Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a body in the river near the 3700 block of River Road at Cox Park around 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brown’s body in the water, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Wednesday, authorities arrested 57-year-old Anthony Nichols in connection with Brown’s death. He has been charged with her murder. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as law enforcement works to uncover further details.
Geraldine Coyer dies in fatal Rankin County pedestrian accident
Fatal Rankin County pedestrian death of Geraldine Coyer – Obituary.
Rankin County authorities have identified the victim of a deadly pedestrian accident that occurred late Saturday night. Geraldine Coyer, 66, was struck and killed on Airport Road, just north of the Highway 468 intersection, shortly before midnight.
Rankin County Coroner David Ruth confirmed the victim’s identity and stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the Mississippi Highway Patrol at (601) 987-1212 or the Rankin County Coroner’s Office at (601) 670-0933.
Sherman Armand Sims and Susan Marie Gonzalez die in fatal Spartanburg County shooting
Fatal Spartanburg County shooting deaths of Sherman Armand Sims and Susan Marie Gonzalez – Obituary.
Authorities in Spartanburg County are investigating a tragic double homicide that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Deputies responded to the Hometown Studios on Mobile Drive at 3:45 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a woman claiming she had shot two individuals in room 120.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two people inside the specified room, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Sherman Armand Sims, 32, and Susan Marie Gonzalez, 38. The coroner noted that the two victims resided in separate apartments.
Deputies located the woman who made the 911 call at an apartment complex on Spruce Street. She was taken into custody and brought to the sheriff’s office for questioning.
Autopsies for both victims are scheduled for Friday morning as the investigation continues. Authorities have not yet disclosed any potential motives behind the shootings.
Kevion Deshun Lane and Katrell Zion Godfrey die in fatal Montgomery County car crash
Fatal Montgomery County car crash deaths of Kevion Deshun Lane and Katrell Zion Godfrey – Obituary.
A devastating single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on I-24 East in Montgomery County claimed the lives of two teenagers and left another passenger injured. The crash happened near mile marker 3 at approximately 1:17 a.m., with the first 911 call reported a minute earlier.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s initial investigation revealed that a 2017 Buick LaCrosse was traveling in the second lane of I-24 East when it veered off the road. The vehicle overturned and eventually came to a stop in a wooded area.
The victims were identified as 18-year-old Kevion Deshun Lane, the driver, and 18-year-old Katrell Zion Godfrey, the front-seat passenger. Both were from Tennessee. Authorities confirmed that neither victim was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
A third passenger survived with injuries, but further details about their condition have not been released. Investigations are ongoing to determine the factors contributing to the accident.
Kyle Tribble and Christopher Norton die in fatal Jacksonville incident
Fatal Jacksonville deaths of Kyle Tribble and Christopher Norton – Obituary.
Authorities in Jacksonville, Illinois, are investigating the deaths of two 28-year-old men found in separate homes on Wednesday. The Morgan County Coroner, Marcy Patterson, confirmed the victims’ identities as Kyle Tribble and Christopher Norton.
Tribble was discovered unresponsive at his home at approximately 8 a.m. Following this, investigators located Norton at another residence near East Street and Superior Avenue around 2 p.m. Both men were pronounced dead at the scenes.
The deaths have been labeled as suspicious, but officials believe the incident is isolated and poses no danger to the public. Autopsies are being conducted in Springfield to determine the exact causes of death.
The ongoing investigation involves multiple agencies, including the Jacksonville Police Department, the Illinois State Police, the Morgan County Coroner’s Office, and the State’s Attorney’s Office. Additional support is being provided by the South Jacksonville Police Department and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles M. Ladner dies in fatal McHenry, Mississippi train collisio
Fatal McHenry train collision death of Charles M. Ladner – Obituary
Authorities from the Stone County Sheriff’s Department have confirmed that a deadly collision occurred on Friday afternoon in McHenry, Mississippi, involving a pickup truck and a train. The crash happened at the railroad crossing on W McHenry Road near Highway 49.
The victim, identified as 30-year-old Charles M. Ladner, was driving the pickup truck at the time of the accident. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry reported that Ladner was pronounced dead shortly after the crash.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation as officials work to determine what led to the fatal incident.
Charles Robert Casey dies in fatal Lancaster hit-and-run
Fatal Lancaster hit-and-run death of Charles Robert Casey – Obituary
Charles Robert Casey, a 74-year-old man, tragically lost his life on Friday evening, December 13, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster, Ohio. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 1600 block of East Main Street.
When officers arrived, Casey was found unresponsive in the roadway. Emergency responders from the Lancaster Fire Department transported him to the Fairfield Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The driver responsible for the hit-and-run has not yet been identified, and authorities are actively seeking information about the vehicle involved. Anyone with details is urged to contact Sergeant Dilley to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Jacob Reich dies in fatal Fond du Lac County crash
Fatal Fond du Lac County crash death of Jacob Reich – Obituary
Jacob Reich, a 26-year-old from West Bend, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life in a two-vehicle crash on the night of Friday, December 13, 2024. The accident occurred around 9:46 p.m. on Highway 45 near CTH Y, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac County.
Emergency responders, including personnel from Campbellsport and Kewaskum Fire Departments, arrived on scene to assist the victims.
Reich was driving a pickup truck southbound on Highway 45 when his vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes and collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 16-year-old female from Campbellsport. Following the crash, the truck rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its side.
Despite life-saving efforts by medical teams, Reich was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.
Reich was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The female driver, however, was wearing a seatbelt. Authorities are investigating the crash, and speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.
The crash caused a temporary closure of Highway 45 for several hours while the scene was processed by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office’s Crash Reconstruction Team.
