Zimbabwean Man Named After Fatal Co Kerry Crash

A Zimbabwean man, Mhlanguli Brian Moyo, has been named as the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on the N22 in County Kerry, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses (image source)

A man who died following a two-vehicle collision on the N22 near Dromadeesirt has been identified as Mhlanguli Brian Moyo, 45, a Zimbabwean national.

The crash occurred at about 6.40pm on Saturday. Emergency services pronounced Moyo dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a man in his 30s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to University Hospital Kerry for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

In a statement released through Amai Malawi Ireland, Moyo’s family paid tribute, saying the Association of Malawians would work with the Zimbabwean community to coordinate arrangements following his death.

His wife, Fishani Kumwenda, also shared a message on social media, writing: “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and requested that any road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were travelling on the N22 near Dromadeesirt between 6:20pm and 6:50pm on 10 January make the material available to investigators.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.