THE IRISHMAN who died in a road accident in Wales on Monday has been named as 56-year-old Wexford native Andre 'Nick' Murphy.
Father-of-two Mr Murphy was named locally last night as the victim of the collision, which occurred at around 4.15am on Monday morning on the M4, near Newport.
The stud farmer, better known as Nick to his friends and family, was changing a tyre on his truck after delivering horses when an on-coming vehicle hit him, according to reports.
He was on his way back to his Wexford home via Pembroke Dock when the accident occurred.
His oldest child, 24-year-old Annette, took to Facebook to pay tribute to her much-loved father.
“Dad, I didn't ever think I would have to say goodbye so soon. I just feel so sick,” she wrote.
“I love you very much Dad. I'm so sorry that this has happened today. Nothing will be the same without you.”
Mr Murphy was a highly respected member of the horsing community in Britain and Ireland, having been involved in both countries for many years.
He spent many years living in Surrey, where he raised his daughter Annette and son Ryan, before moving back to his native Wexford in 2004 with his partner Julie.
“We are very sad to announce the tragic news of the passing of one of our main supporters and sponsors, Mr Nick Murphy of Wexford Transport,” said the Irish Association of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society in a statement.
“Nick and his partner Julie have kindly sponsored our Shamrock Championship at the Annual All Welsh Show for the past three years.”
Gwent Police confirmed to The Irish Post that Mr Murphy was pronounced dead at the scene and the 45-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving is on bail pending further investigation.
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