04/02/2020

Teen Killed On Co Down Road Named

A teenager killed in a road collision in Co Down on Sunday has been named as Deaglan Moran.

The 14 year-old died following a crash on the Flying Horse Road in Downpatrick. He had been travelling as a pedestrian at the time.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who was in the area at around 6.30pm on Sunday 02 February is urged to contact investigators in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1509 of 02/02/20.

Inspector Brian Mills said: "If you were driving in the area and might have dash cam footage of the incident, we would also like to hear from you as you may be able to help our investigation into what happened."



(JG/CM)

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