Irish Man Damien O’Brien Killed in US by Suspected Drunk Driver
Damien O’Brien, a 35-year-old Irish man from Donegal, was tragically killed in a road traffic incident in California. He was struck by a car while walking home from a night out with friends. The driver, a 21-year-old, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Damien, a well-loved member of the Irish community, leaves behind a wife and two sons, with a third child on the way.

An Irish man named Damien O’Brien was killed in the US in a road traffic incident involving a suspected drunk driver. He had moved to America from Killygordon in Co Donegal over ten years ago. O’Brien was hit by a car while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California. The driver, a 21-year-old, was arrested at the scene for suspected DUI.
O’Brien, aged 35, was a father of two with his wife Michelle, who is expecting their third child. He was a well-known member of the Irish community in the area and was part of the Wild Geese GAA Club. O’Brien worked as Vice President of Operations at TM Grady Builders. The company has set up a Go Fund Me page that has received significant support from the local community.
TM Grady, the organizer, described O’Brien as a dedicated, warm, wise, and professional individual. He expressed deep sadness over O’Brien's sudden passing and highlighted his positive impact on projects and clients.
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