PHUKET: A motorcycle crash on Phuket today claimed the life of a well-known Irishman who ran serviced apartments in Patong.
Paddy O'Mahoney, 57, died after crashing his large Kawasaki about 7.30am on a bend near the left-hand turnoff to a group of Mai Khao resorts that include the JW Marriott, police said.
Mr O'Mahoney's motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday.
It is believed Mr O'Mahoney was on a road-trip away from Phuket when his motorcycle failed to take the bend.
The former resident of County Cork had been on Phuket for about seven years, giving his name to Paddy's Inn, a block of serviced apartments off Nanai Road in Patong.
Mr O'Mahoney, who was wearing a helmet, died after being taken by ambulance to Thalang Hospital.
A physical examination is expected to reveal whether he suffered a heart attack.
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Mr O'Mahoney's motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday.
It is believed Mr O'Mahoney was on a road-trip away from Phuket when his motorcycle failed to take the bend.
The former resident of County Cork had been on Phuket for about seven years, giving his name to Paddy's Inn, a block of serviced apartments off Nanai Road in Patong.
Mr O'Mahoney, who was wearing a helmet, died after being taken by ambulance to Thalang Hospital.
A physical examination is expected to reveal whether he suffered a heart attack.
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I have known Paddy for the last seven years, hard to believe he has gone. His motorbikes were one of his great passions. Rest in Peace, Paddy, another friend in Patong taken from us before his time.
Posted by Neil A on May 23, 2011 21:49