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01/06/2018
45-Year-Old Killed In Fatal Collision In Castlewellan
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Castlewellan, Co Down.
A 45-year-old man, named by police as Gary Lennon, died after his BMW car crashed on the Dublin Road in Castlewellan at about 10pm on Thursday 31 May.
No other vehicle was involved in the collision.
Police closed the road for a number of hours on last night to allow for a forensic examination of the scene, however it has since reopened.
Anyone who was travelling on the road at the time of the crash, particularly any motorists with a dash cam, are urged to contact police.
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath said: "This was a tragic incident and my sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
"I understand that the PSNI are trying to piece together what happened and are appealing for information to help them. I would urge anyone who has any information or witnessed the accident to contact the PSNI.
"The times ahead for the family will be difficult but I know the local community will rally round and do all they can to help and support the family."
Family photo of Mr Lennon issued by the PSNI
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A 45-year-old man, named by police as Gary Lennon, died after his BMW car crashed on the Dublin Road in Castlewellan at about 10pm on Thursday 31 May.
No other vehicle was involved in the collision.
Police closed the road for a number of hours on last night to allow for a forensic examination of the scene, however it has since reopened.
Anyone who was travelling on the road at the time of the crash, particularly any motorists with a dash cam, are urged to contact police.
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath said: "This was a tragic incident and my sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
"I understand that the PSNI are trying to piece together what happened and are appealing for information to help them. I would urge anyone who has any information or witnessed the accident to contact the PSNI.
"The times ahead for the family will be difficult but I know the local community will rally round and do all they can to help and support the family."
Family photo of Mr Lennon issued by the PSNI
(MH)
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