HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a motorcyclist who sadly lost his life in a crash between a car and a motorbike on Dublin’s M50 motorway yesterday.
Christian Rasmussen, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in west Dublin shortly after 12:30pm yesterday.
There were no other injuries reported and the busy motorway was brought to a standstill yesterday afternoon as a result of the collision.
Tributes have been flooding in online for the “true gentleman” since the news of his passing emerged.
In a tribute posted to Facebook, Devils Disciples Motorcycle Club, which Christian was a member of, shared a picture of the tragic biker.
They wrote: “It is with great sadness we announce the death of our brother Danish Paddy 1% – RIP Brother.”
Another pal wrote: “Devastating news today at the loss of Christian Rasmussen, a true gentleman always on hand to help others along with supporting charities up and down this island, it could be the coldest wettest day at the shed and you would still show up.
“Thoughts are with all your family and friends at this time.”
RiffRaff Kilkenny told how the biking community has lost a “genuine soul”.
It wrote added: “The Riff Raff RC would like to send our sincerest condolences to the family and brothers of Christian Rasmussen.
“There are no words to describe how we all feel. Christian will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
“The biking community have lost a genuine soul. We have all lost a brother and friend R.I.P Danish Paddy”.
Kildare Bike Spins Meets added: “Such sad news to hear. R.I.P Christian Rasmussen we were only chatting and driving with you to Slane yesterday just can’t believe it our [thoughts] are with all your family, friends, brother’s in the DDs and your best friend.
“May you keep the engines roaring in the sky above R.I.P pal“.
GARDA APPEAL
The fatal collision caused major delays on the busy motorway yesterday, with emergency services closing all southbound lanes between Junction Five and Junction nine for Red Cow.
The crash took place on the southbound carriageway of the M50 near Junction 7 at the Lucan/Palmerstown exit.
Pictures showed traffic at a standstill on the busy motorway as motorists were told to “avoid the area” and expect delays on approach to Dublin from the M1, M2 and M3.
The road has since reopened.
In a statement issued yesterday, gardai urged any persons who may have witnessed the crash to come forward and assist in their investigations.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M50 in both directions at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on (01) 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Christian Rasmussen sadly lost his life in the crash[/caption]
