Tributes have been paid to a “beautiful” 13-year-old lady who died in a motorsport racing crash in County Cork.
Lauren O’Brien was competing in an Autograss occasion at a race monitor in Castletown-Kinneigh, near Bandon in west Cork, when her car crashed on Sunday afternoon.
{The teenager}, from Knockane close to Tarelton, died on the scene on the Cork Autograss Racing Membership and her physique was taken to Cork College Hospital for a autopsy examination.
Autograss is a type of motor racing on mud or grass which normally options modified manufacturing vehicles or buggies fitted with roll-cages.
Irish police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Lauren was a first-year scholar at McEgan Faculty in Macroom and her college paid tribute on its Fb web page.
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Lauren O’Brien killed in motorsport crash. Pic: McEgan Faculty
“Lauren was a beautiful girl, inside and out, bubbly, fun loving, kind, caring, a loveable rogue,” it mentioned.
“Lauren’s vivacious spirit and the ever-present twinkle in her eye will be fondly remembered forever by all at McEgan College.
“She might be missed dearly by her classmates, buddies and academics and our complete college neighborhood.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving family, her parents Therese and Timmy, her brother Josh who is a 2nd year student at our school, sister Shannon, and all those who loved Lauren and had the privilege of knowing her.”
The college opened on Monday, a public vacation, to supply assist to college students.
“May Lauren’s beautiful soul rest in peace,” the assertion added.
Irish racing driver Hanna Celsie additionally posted a tribute on social media on Monday morning.
“My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young talented girl who sadly passed away yesterday after an accident, racing at an event put on by Cork Autograss Racing Club. RIP,” she wrote.
Cork Sinn Fein senator Nicole Ryan mentioned she was “heartbroken” in a publish on Fb.
“Lauren’s passion for motorsport and her bright spirit will never be forgotten,” she mentioned.
“My deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all affected by this terrible loss.”
The Street Race Alliance of Eire prolonged its sympathies to Lauren’s household and buddies, whereas noting it represented two and three wheeled motorsports, and never Autograss.
“We are all part of one wider motorsport family – and today, we grieve together,” it mentioned.
“Lauren was a young girl with a brave heart and a passion for racing.
“Her loss is unimaginable, and our ideas and deepest sympathies exit to her household, her buddies, her fellow opponents, and everybody who knew and cherished her.
“When a tragedy like this happens, it ripples through every paddock, every track, and every corner of the racing world.
“It doesn’t matter what we experience or drive, all of us perceive the love, the chance, and the heartbreak that comes with this sport.”
