18/07/2016

Two-Year-Old Boy Killed In L'Derry Collision

A toddler has died after being struck by a car in Co L'Derry.

Ronan McGavigan, aged two, was killed in a collision which occurred on the Lone Moor Road at around 1.15pm on Sunday, 17 July.

The driver of a silver coloured Citroen Picasso, which was involved in the incident, has spoken to the police.

The road remains closed and enquiries are continuing.

Sinn Féin councillor Patricia Logue said: "I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of this young boy. It is a tragic and very personal loss for them. 

"They are in our thoughts and prayers at this time, as they are trying to come to terms with such dreadful news."

(CD/JP)

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