A young man who tragically died following a collision in Co Tyrone on St Stephen’s Day has been named.
The victim was 20-year-old Pádraig McDonald from the Loughmacrory area.
Police said the incident occurred on the Drum Road area of the town on Friday.
A boy aged in his late teens also sustained life-changing injuries, while a second boy in his late teens suffered serious facial injuries.
Pádraig is the cherished son of Paddy and Kerry McDonald and dear brother of Pearse, Hanna, Shan and Daithí. Beloved grandson of Margaret Conway and the late Pat Conway R.I.P. and Paddy McDonald and the late Anne McDonald R.I.P.
A keen farmer, Padraig was embedded in club life at Loch Mhic Ruairi CLG and his family is hugely respected in the parish.
“A talented player in his underage days, Padraig won back to back Ulster Cumann na mBunscols; a Grade 1 U14 League title (scoring a goal in the final) and a Grade 2 Minor League title,” said a tribute from the club.
“Whilst he was no longer a player for Loch Mhic Ruairi, he maintained close links with the club, volunteering when called upon and continuing to give up his time for the community.
“This past year seen him celebrate the All-Ireland success of his brother Pearse with the Tyrone U-17 team, along with supporting his brother and friends as the club minor team completed the Grade 2 League and Championship Double.
“He was of course overjoyed to see our senior men reach the pinnacle of Tyrone football, winning the O’Neill cup, and joined in with the celebrations with the club and wider community. He played his part in the build up by putting up many flags and bunting – he even painted a number of his sheep black and amber!
“A keen farmer, Padraig spent much of his days at hard graft, possessing a work ethic admired by all. A selfless individual who offered help to many without expectation of praise or credit. Padraig will be greatly missed by his family, friends, the club and the wider community.”
Chief Inspector Simpson, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, shared details of the tragic incident: “Shortly before 12.40am, we received a report of a two vehicle collision on the Drum Road between a silver Volkswagen Golf and a black Volkswagen Golf.
“A few minutes later, a black Vauxhall Corsa also collided with one of the vehicles involved in the first collision.
“The five occupants of the silver Golf reported injuries at the scene. Sadly, one man passed away in hospital a short time later. He was Pádraig McDonald, aged 20 and from the Loughmacrory area.
“A boy aged in his late teens has sustained life-changing injuries, while a second boy in his late teens suffered serious facial injuries. The injuries to the other two occupants are not thought to be serious at this time.
“The occupants of the black Golf and black Corsa are not believed to have suffered serious injury.”
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