There was some sad news announced this evening as the drummer from one of the country’s most popular bands Big Generator has tragically died after a single vehicle road collision in the early hours of this morning in Galway.
The victim of the latest tragedy on Irish roads Tony Rice (26), was seriously injured after his car collided with a concrete barrier near Killimor in Co Galway in the early hours.
The tragic news was broken when the band released the following statement on their Facebook page this evening. The statement reads as follows: “officially the saddest day in Big G history”.
“We are devastated to have to announce that we lost our musical brother and friend Tony Rice today in a tragic car accident. Tony passed away in intensive care at UCHG surrounded by all of the band, family and friends.
“Tony was pure raw talent and truly lived for his drums, we are upset beyond words and all our thoughts are with his family at this time…. Tony our hearts are broken “we miss ya brother” RIP,” it added.
It is believed the accident happened at approximately 2.45am this morning at Coolagh, Gurtymadden on the N65 Loughrea to Killimor road just three miles outside Killimor.