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A TEN year old boy struck by a vehicle in Shannon on Sunday was pronounced dead on Wednesday. Dylan Coady Coleman died as a result of the crash that happened shortly after 2pm on Sunday afternoon, in which he was struck by a van. He was brought to University Hospital Limerick to receive treatment for his injuries and subsequently transferred to Temple Street. A man in his twenties was arrested in connection with the incident, before being released pending further investigations. A GoFundMe page was set up following the crash and by Wednesday afternoon almost €40,000 had been raised for Dylan’s family. In the same week as they lost Dylan, the family also welcomed a new baby boy. On Wednesday St Tola’s National School posted a tribute on Facebook to Dylan. “It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the tragic death of our beloved pupil Dylan Coady Coleman. Dylan is a much loved 4th class pupil …
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