Brit tourist, 19, crushed to death and passenger injured in horror quad bike crash on Greek holiday
A BRITISH teenager has died while on holiday after being crushed by his overturned quadbike while driving “at a slow speed”.
The bike is thought to have deviated from the road in Zakynthos early Friday morning, fatally injuring the 19-year-old.
Another 19-year-old British national was inside the vehicle, but suffered only minor injuries.
Authorities said both occupants of the vehicle were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
An investigation is underway by local police, and a toxicological exam will be taken from the deceased teenager.
The tragic accident comes only days after two Irish teenagers died while visiting the island of Ios.
St Michael’s College in Dublin confirmed that former pupils Max Wall and Andrew O’Donnell – both aged 18 – died while abroad.
The boys were part of a larger group of young people from the Ballsbridge secondary school who were holidaying on the Greek island just weeks after their Leaving Cert to celebrate the end of the exams.
School bosses said: “On a day of immense sadness for the school we have been notified of another devastating loss from the class of 2023, with the passing of Max Wall.
“Max was a constant source of positivity, encouragement and fun for all those around him. He was extremely popular with staff and students alike, and a fantastic supporter of our teams, as well as a great brother to past pupil Charlie.
“Our thoughts are with Max’s family at this awful time and with his friends who have experienced such shocking loss over the last 24 hours.”
Paying tribute, St Michael’s College described Andrew as a “kind and honest” person, adding: “We have learned of the tragic passing of Andrew O’Donnell, a member of our recently graduated class of 2023.
“Andrew was not only a popular classmate and friend, but a proud and committed member of our football team.
“He was kind to those around him, honest in all of his endeavours, and a great brother.
The double tragedy comes shortly after Rory Deegan, 22, from Oldtown, Cullohill, Co Laois, and a student at the Technological University of the Shannon in Limerick was found dead in a swimming pool in Zakynthos, Greece.