08/07/2014

Appeal For Missing Man Following Car Crash

Police have appealed for help in tracing a man who has gone missing after being involved in a car crash.

According to police, 22-year-old Connor O'Kane was involved in a crash at Draperstown Road in Tobermore at about 01:00 on Monday.

However, Mr O'Kane was not at the scene when police arrived.

It is understood that Mr O'Kane was the driver of the car, which was badly damaged in the crash. A passenger in the car had suffered a head injury and did not know where Mr O'Kane was, officers added.

Police have asked for anyone who know the whereabouts of Mr O'Kane to contact them on the non-emergency number 101.

(MH/JP)

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