11/04/2016

Teen Charged Over Fatal Hit And Run Crash

A teenager has been charged in connection with a suspected fatal hit and run crash in Co Armagh.

19-year-old Lesley-Ann McCarragher died following the collision on the Monaghan Road at around 12.25pm on Saturday.

A 17-year-old male has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop, failing to remain and failing to report, no driving licence and no insurance.

He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court today, 11 April.

(CD/JP)

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