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TJ Chambers, 16, Named Locally After Fatal Tractor Crash in Co Clare

Gardaí are pursuing a collision inquiry with a post-mortem pending.

Overview

  • Thomas ‘TJ’ Chambers (16) died at the scene after a single-vehicle tractor crash on the R458 at Bunnahow, north of Crusheen, around 2pm Saturday.
  • His remains were taken to the University Hospital Limerick mortuary for a post-mortem as the local coroner was notified.
  • Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the road was closed into Sunday before being declared safe to reopen.
  • Investigators are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on the R458 between Gort and Crusheen around the time of the collision.
  • Ballyea GAA cancelled a planned tractor-run fundraiser as tributes were paid to the young hurler, with reporting also noting a higher 2025 road death toll and new speed-camera zones from January 1.