Five fire units, one high reach appliance and one water tanker were deployed to the site. subscriptionFinishDate: purchase.granted_by_purchase.finish_at, PJ died in a horrific crash on the N25 outside Ballinaboola, on Wednesday night, a crash that saw his daughters Katie and Abby seriously injured, along with the drivers of two other vehicles. Dr. Rockacy died in a tragic car accident and will be greatly missed. Dr. Douglas Rockacy, 47, from Wexford was killed in a crash on the 300 block of Wexford Bayne Road early Saturday. He was kind, caring and gentle and had a wicked sense of humour. He spoke of the practical jokes PJ would play and how he loved bringing family and friends together for barbecues and to listen to loud music on his boom box. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. According to police, Rockacy and another person were in a Tesla that was driving downhill on the road when it collided with a mailbox, flew airborne, and then fell, tumbling into a creek in the surrounding woods. meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, He suffered a punctured lung and was rushed to hospital.\u00a0The van driver, aged in his thirties, was taken to University\u00a0Hospital Waterford.PJ\u0026amp;rsquo;s sister Jamie said the family have been overwhelmed with the support they have received, adding that the girls are recovering.\u200b","isAccessibleForFree":"True","isPartOf":{"@type":["CreativeWork","Product"],"name":"Independent.ie","productID":"independent.ie:showcase"}} {"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Independent.ie","item":"https://m.independent.ie/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Regionals","item":"https://m.independent.ie/regionals/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Wexford","item":"https://m.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"News","item":"https://m.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/news/"}]} Police say that Rockacy and another person were traveling in a Tesla that. if (vars.article.wallType === 'premium') { RT.ie is the website of Raidi Teilifs ireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. subscriptionStartDate: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.original_start_at, "The driver of the car, details. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash. } PJ lived a life of work, rest and play. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. const getSubscriptionStatus = function (purchase) { }; A collision involving two vehicles was reported at Yonge Street and Merton Street, just . A YOUNG Irishman killed in a freak accident in New Zealand will be laid to rest this week after his body was repatriated to Ireland. window.showSubscriberElements) { There will be no elective or outpatient appointments at Wexford General Hospital today or tomorrow. He is someone who started work at the tender age of 15 and, working with machinery, PJ was gifted with his hands and wasn\u0026amp;rsquo;t afraid of hard work.\u0026amp;ldquo;He followed in his father\u0026amp;rsquo;s footsteps and was a role model for his family; someone who loved life and lived life to the full, whether that was listening to music, driving his car or spending time at the beach or enjoying a barbecue with family and friends. subscriptionFinishDate: '', } script.async = true; return 'premium-plus'; bodyAvailable = true; It is not yet clear how long the closure of the hospital will last, pending a full assessment of the damage in the coming hours and days, but the emergency department has been closed until further notice. j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? if (element.tagName === 'BODY' && ! Man killed in Pine Township during overnight crash identified; status of second victim unknown. Emma Costello. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I-79 Wexford Pennsylvania Accident Reports DOT Accident and Construction Reports Crash on I-79 southbound between Exit 73: PA 910 - WEXFORD and Exit 66: TO PA 65 - EMSWORTH/SEWICKLEY. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW 0 seconds of 2 minutes, 42 secondsVolume 5% 00:25 02:42 Stay with us for more details as we receive them. If you've got a news story to share, email news@wlrfm.com. } else if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('premium-plus') > -1) { NEW! Gifts representing PJs many and varied interests were brought to the altar, including a picture of his family, a speaker representing his love of music, model cars, cards and a trowel, representing his hard work as a builder over many years. vars.article.userWall = 'none'; } }; Around 700 staff are employed at Wexford General. Fr Orr said the Whitty family are suffering such grief and turmoil, recalling the news being broken to them of the accident on Wednesday. const flipPayJsUrl = 'https://cdn.flip-pay.com/clients/inm/flip-pay.js'; Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. "No injuries or accidents to patients or staff have been reported . if (eventType === 'access_resolved' || eventType === 'access_resolved ') { PITTSBURGH, PA 17 HOURS AGO CBS Pittsburgh Hey Ray: The Heat Budget if (isGrantedBy('purchase')) { Emergency services and garda were called to the single car traffic collision on the N25. vars.category.regionals = selectedRegional || ''; meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, Wexford General Hospital (Irish: Ospidal Ginearlta Loch Garman) is an acute general hospital in Wexford, the county town of County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland.It is managed by Ireland East Hospital Group.. History. Everyone mentioned they dont want to be Traverse City. bundle: bundleValue, Gardai attended the scene of the single vehicle crash at around 9.20 am on Thursday . let flipPayConfig = { Feb 5, 2023 Updated Feb 5, 2023 CADILLAC A man died Friday following a snowmobile crash in Cherry Grove Township. const observer = new MutationObserver(onMutation); } // Check window.dataLayer object or create. window.IMP = window.IMP || {}; News. Dr. Douglas Rockacy, 47, from Wexford has been identified as the person killed in a fatal Pine Twp Pa car crash that occurred on Saturday, July 16, 2022. window.GTMLoaded = false; } subscriptionStartDate: '', return { } else { const updateSubscriberCookie = function (purchase) { }; A statement from the Ireland East Hospital Group said: "No injuries or accidents to patients or staff have been reported. The evacuation of a County Wexford hospital is continuing after a major fire on Wednesday. Discover your full benefits as a Premium subscriber. if (parts.shift() === key) { const bundleValue = getBundleValue(purchase, 'purchase'); Rest in peace Dr. Doug Rockacy. window.IMP.config = flipPayConfig; We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. window.showSubscriberElements = true; return { observer.disconnect(); The crash happened early Saturday in the 300 block of Wexford Bayne Road. To avoid electrocution, crews had to deactivate the automobile before retrieving the electric vehicle from the creek. bundle: bundleValue, bundle: 'premium-plus', Delays are expected." Garda are at the scene of a road crash on the N5 in . }); "Anyone requiring emergency care in the Wexford region should attend their closest alternative accident and emergency service.". if (flipPayJsUrl) { const script = document.createElement('script'); show_spinner: false, const cookieExpiryInSeconds = 60 * 60 * 24 * 30; THE Wexford man who lost his life after being hit by a car in Co Cork on Thursday night has been named locally as Ger Jones from Wexford town. const bundleValue = getBundleValue(purchase, 'corporate_account'); } catch (e) { const domain = '.independent.ie'; vars.article.userWall = ! const selectedRegional = localStorage.getItem('selectedRegionals'); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-KJF4'); He followed in his fathers footsteps and was a role model for his family; someone who loved life and lived life to the full, whether that was listening to music, driving his car or spending time at the beach or enjoying a barbecue with family and friends. meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, subtree: true, window.loadGTM = function () { Dr. Douglas Rockacy, 47, from Wexford was killed in a crash on the 300 block of Wexford Bayne Road early Saturday. document.body.addEventListener('fp_user_event', function (event) { Cadillac News . console.log('observer.observe failed:', e); window.dataLayer.push(vars); Your Daddy will love you forever.\u0026amp;rdquo; He urged them to try to remember all of the happy times they shared.\u0026amp;ldquo;We all here hope that you can come home soon from hospital. return 'home-delivery'; if (vars.article) { } }; meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, userID: '', Wexford County Council had earlier asked that everyone avoid the area, adding that anyone living in close proximity should "close windows and doors and turn off all air ventilation". He extended his sympathies to PJ\u0026amp;rsquo;s partner Melissa,\u00a0parents Kathleen and Paddy (Whitty), daughters Abby, Katie and Emily, brothers Larry, Mark, Liam, Diarmuid and Ois\u00edn, sisters Amanda, Jamie and \u00c1ine and extended family.\u0026amp;ldquo;The sudden and tragic death of PJ (or PaJo as he was known) has left many of us numb and overwhelmed with grief. GROUPS POSTED TRIBUTES TO HIM. A Cadillac teen and a Cadillac man were identified by police after a fatal crash in Wexford County. }; (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': const cookieExpiryInSeconds = 60 * 60 * 24 * 30; You can also contact Dise Today's producer at deisetoday@wlrfm.com. North Hills Latest Headlines: Massive Pittsburgh-Based Drug Gang Busted By Feds ; Ross Woman Missing For 31 Years Located; Hire A North Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning! Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. It is the one stop shop for all your dog's needs, featuring luxury boarding accommodations, an interactive and social daycare experience, a spa-like grooming retreat, retail store, and much more. One man has died and four people were injured in a crash in Co Wexford today. const subscriberCookieStatus = getCookie(subscriberCookieName) || '{}'; window.IMP.config = flipPayConfig; vars.user.subscriptionStartDate = subscriberCookie.subscriptionStartDate || ''; It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); } else if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('epaper-access') > -1) { return key.indexOf('granted_by_') > -1; The fatal accident happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday, shutting down Perry Highway from Brown Road to Church Road. According to police, Rockacy and another person were in a Tesla that was driving downhill on the road when it collided with a mailbox, flew airborne, and then fell, tumbling into a creek in the surrounding woods. vars.article.wallVisible = 'false'; The evacuation of 207 patients from the fire-stricken hospital began this evening and has been continuing throughout the night, with ambulances arriving to collect patients and leaving to bring them to other facilities. The 13-year-old passenger, Chase James Lobeck, was wearing a seatbelt. subscriptionStartDate: '1111-11-11T11:11:11Z', A direct message was sent out to two young Wexford sisters who are recovering from serious injuries in hospital following an accident on the N25 which claimed the life of their father. An Garda Sochna described the incident as a . PJs aunt Anna said:He would protect you with everything he had and would always have your back. Michigan State Police Cadillac Post troopers were called to a single-vehicle crash on M-115 near South 19 Road in Antioch Township at about 7:58 p.m. on Tuesday, the release states. const isGrantedBy = function (grant) { return grantedBy.indexOf(grant) > -1 cookieValue = decodeURIComponent(cookieValue); Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; The family also wished a speedy recovery to the two men in the tractor and van who were seriously injured in the accident. Nursing Homes Ireland has offered accommodation at nursing homes in Wexford and Waterford, while some of the main hospitals that will be used for evacuated patients are expected to include St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny, University Hospital Waterford and others further from the area including St Vincent's and the Mater Hospital in Dublin. } else if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('premium') > -1) { Heart-breaking scenes at funeral for PJ Whitty who died in horror three-vehicle crash on Wexford to New Ross road. } // Push initial dataLayer values into object. userID: '', #WPXI pic.twitter.com/SO9gQTNTg8. script.async = true; Wexfords Sen Doyle renews partnership with Buffers Alley GAA Club, Wexford clothing brand catering for kids with sensory issues into National Enterprise Awards finals, Gorey awards raises highest amount to date for Wexford charities, LEO Wexford to run training course online for food start-ups, Pictures show Wexford Clonard Scout Group celebrating 50 years of giving young people a scouting experience, From the Wexford coast to the Blackstairs, there are cycles to test and delight in the Model County, Wexford teenager Colm Donnellys kind and caring nature will live on, John Ryan was a true gentleman who loved being a school principal, Fun-loving Bridie had a positive attitude to life, Darren Barnes had an adventurous spirit and loved life, family and friends, Founding member of New Ross Barrow Wheelers club liked the simple things in life, Frank Harpur was a true gentleman whose sudden passing shocked the community, Wexford man John Jackman was a successful industrialist and a major employer, New Ross actor Tom Doyle brought joy and laughter. Addressing Katie and Abby, who are in hospital and will one day watch back their fathers funeral online, Fr Orr said: Katie and Abby your Daddy loved you so very, very much. 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According to the report, the crash occurred at the 300 block of Wexford-Bayne Road around 12:44 a.m. Saturday. return; } Gardai issue appeal after man (20s) killed in early morning crash in Tipperary. mutations.forEach((mutation) => { } In a statement, Leo Varadkar said that the Government will do what "what is required" following the fire. userID: purchase.granted_by_whitelist_rule.user_id, Photo: Mary Browne, Fatal accident on N25 at Ballinaboola. premium_content: false, return 'epaper-access'; The car was found in the Creek nearby. WEXFORD (KDKA) - A Pittsburgh man is dead after he crashed his motorcycle on Wednesday. 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His daughters Katie and Abby aged six and nine were taken to Wexford General Hospital, with both later removed to Temple Street childrens hospital in Dublin,for treatment to seriousinjuries. Scooter rider killed in Accident in Karnataka's Bantwal. ", "Dr. Douglas Rockacy was a dedicated UPMC physician," UPMC said in a statement. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. It emerged that the tractor driver, theman in his seventies, tried to avoid the accident and went off the road through a fence, over a ditch and the tractor overturned having lost a wheel on impact, causing him to be trapped underneath the cab. }; // Check window.dataLayer object or create. !gigyaID ? if (window.GTMLoaded === true) { meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, return key.split('granted_by_')[1]; "Local diversions are in place. document.head.append(script); Around 5 p.m. on May 23, troopers from the Cadillac Post. } Advertisement Video: Watch David Kaplan's report from Pine Twp. Welcome! That reality came home to the Whitty family in such a cruel and devastating circumstances on Wednesday evening. subscriptionFinishDate: '0000-00-00T00:00:00Z', March 1, 2023 19:07 Fernando Sanchez Irish News Image source: RTE No fewer than 100 patients were evacuated from Wexford General Hospital following a fire at the facility this afternoon. subscriptionStatus: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.sku_code, As his mother Kathleen shared with me, a light has gone out in our lives.\u0026amp;rdquo;He said PJ\u0026amp;rsquo;s death has left a huge void in the lives of many people.\u0026amp;ldquo;PJ lived a life of work, rest and play.