Brother of woman killed in fatal 'roadside assault' dies days after carrying coffin

Brother of woman killed in fatal 'roadside assault' dies days after carrying coffinScarlett Faulkner, 29, was injured in a serious roadside assault in Co Tipperary and died in Cork University Hospital - and tragically her brother has died two days after her funeralNewsAndrew E Quinn and Tim Hanlon News Reporter08:00, 20 Apr 2026Updated 08:14, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJason Faulkner has died two days after being a pallbearer at his sister Scarlett's funeral(Image: Facebook)The brother of a 29-year-old woman who was killed in a brutal roadside attack in Ireland has also died.Scarlett Faulkner's brother Jason passed away at the weekend, two days after being a pallbearer at her funeral in Limerick on Friday.His cousin Melissa McCarthy confirmed the devastating news on social media on Sunday evening and asked people to pray for the Faulkner family."My heart, 2 days after burying your sister Scarlett, your [sic] gone now Jason, her lovely brother. The laughs we had, oh Jason what are the family gonna do? I can't get my head round it, no doubt Scarlett Faulkner was there to meet you - together again forever," said Melissa. Please keep my aunt Mary and Banny and family in yere [sic] prayers."View 3 ImagesScarlett Faulkner died after a roadside attack(Image: Irish Mirror)Another relative posted a heartbreaking message expressing shock at Jason's passing. "Sad world we live in - poor Banny and Mary buried there [sic] daughter Scarlett two days ago and now there [sic] son - God may mind them keep them strong pray for all the family again this is a painful world - rest in peace Jason," the relative said.Tributes are continuing to flow for Jason with one friend saying: "So heartbreaking, two lovely angels gone to heaven - rest in peace Jason Faulkner my heart goes out to your family. God wrap your arms around Banny, Mary & family."Another mourner said: "This is just beyond devastating, the nation needs to k...