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19/04/2017
Man Dies In Co Down Road Collision
A man has died in a car crash just outside Downpatrick in Co Down.
The 18-year-old was driving a Peugeot 207 on the Ballydugan Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 18 April.
The road remains closed between Bonecastle Road and Buckshead Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie SAID: "The sobering news that an 18-year-old man has died following a crash last night has shocked the community in Downpatrick.
"The loss of any life on our roads is a shock but to lose someone so young, with so much to live for, is a profound tragedy.
"My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with this young man’s family and friends at this terrible time. I have no doubt that local people will rally around and offer whatever support they can."
(CD/JP)
The 18-year-old was driving a Peugeot 207 on the Ballydugan Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 18 April.
The road remains closed between Bonecastle Road and Buckshead Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie SAID: "The sobering news that an 18-year-old man has died following a crash last night has shocked the community in Downpatrick.
"The loss of any life on our roads is a shock but to lose someone so young, with so much to live for, is a profound tragedy.
"My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with this young man’s family and friends at this terrible time. I have no doubt that local people will rally around and offer whatever support they can."
(CD/JP)
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