26/04/2017

Man Charged Over Fatal Road Crash In Co Tyrone

A man has been charged in connection with a fatal collision in Co Tyrone.

The two-vehicle crash, between a car and a lorry, happened on the Urney Road in Strabane, at around 10.30pm on Monday, 24 April.

Margaret McLaughlin, 69, died in hospital from her injuries. Her husband remains in a stable condition in hospital.

A 20-year-old man is to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today, 26 April.

He has been charged with several offences including causing death by dangerous driving, not having a driving licence and no insurance.

(CD/LM)

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