Kerry GAA is in mourning following the tragic death of Patrick Curtin.

Curtin, who last played for Kerry in 2013, died from serious head injuries after being involved in a car crash on Christmas week in Guatemala.

It is understood that he was airlifted from the accident and flown to hospital in Miami, Florida, where died in the early hours of this morning.

The Moyvane clubman had been working for a Kerry-based company in South America and represented the Kingdom at all levels, making six All-Ireland SFC appearances for his county.

Kerry GAA released the following statement on their website this morning:

"It is with deep regret that Kerry GAA has learned of the death of Patrick Curtin of Moyvane.

"The 26 year old was injured in an accident while working in Guatemala before Christmas and was subsequently airlifted to Hospital in Miami where he passed away earlier today.

"Patrick played in all grades of intercounty football with Kerry; He played Minor in 2006 and 2007, Under 21 in 2009 and 2010, Junior in 2009 and made his Senior Championship debut against Tipperary in 2012 having made his League debut earlier that year against Dublin.

"In all, Patrick made 6 Championship and 10 League appearances for the Kingdom.

"Kerry GAA extends its deepest sympathy to his family, friends and work colleagues and also to his Club, Moyvane.

"Kerry GAA also extends its sympathy to the family of Der O'Connor of Tarbert who has passed away. Der was a former Chairman of the North Kerry Board.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anamacha."

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