J&B Engineering have said Thomas Lagan, who was killed in an accident near Cookstown, was a “cherished member of the family”
Thomas Lagan worked at J&B Engineering in Cookstown
A young man who died in a crash in Co Tyrone has been described as a gentle giant.
Thomas Lagan (21) was killed in the accident near Cookstown on Friday morning.
It happened on the Pomeroy Road shortly after 6.45am.
A woman who was injured in the accident was taken to hospital, police said.
Mr Lagan worked at J&B Engineering in Cookstown.
It said: “Thomas was an integral part of J&B Engineering, known not only for his exceptional work ethic but also for his kindness, warmth, and quiet nature.
“His contributions to our team and his positive spirit will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
“Our thoughts are with Thomas’s family, especially Thomas’s brother James, our colleague; his brother Daniel, a former employee; his friends, and all those who loved him during this difficult time.
“He will always be remembered as a cherished member of the J&B Engineering family.”
Mr Lagan was a former pupil at Holy Trinity College in Cookstown.
Friends described him as “a gentle giant” with a heart of gold who always had a smile on his face.
Another said simply: “Forever 21”.
Police have appealed for information on what happened.
Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 6.45am, we received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Leon and a grey Volkswagen Bora on the Pomeroy Road.
“Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the male driver of one of the vehicles was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“A woman was also transferred to hospital for treatment for her injuries.”
Thomas Lagan worked at J&B Engineering in Cookstown
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The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it tasked two emergency ambulances and the Air Ambulance to the scene.
“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one person was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by Air Ambulance.”