UPDATE: A tragic road accident has claimed the life of 24-year-old Jamie Mitchell in Co Londonderry. Authorities have confirmed he was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision early this morning on Dunhill Road in Coleraine.
The incident occurred shortly after 1:20 AM, when police received reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Emergency services quickly responded, but sadly, Mitchell did not survive.
Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit stated, “Police received a report shortly after 1:20 AM of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Dunhill Road area. Officers along with colleagues from other emergency services attended, however, the pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, sadly died at the scene.”
The road was temporarily closed for investigation but has since reopened. Authorities are now appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in understanding the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
This incident marks the second fatal pedestrian accident in less than a week. On November 2, 2023, another pedestrian, 69-year-old John Shaw, was killed in a similar accident on Grange Road near Magherafelt shortly after 5:50 PM.
As the community reels from these two tragic incidents, police are urging the public to prioritize safety on the roads and remain vigilant. The loss of young lives has left a significant impact on families and friends, and the authorities are determined to ensure such tragedies do not continue.
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation proceeds and more information becomes available. If you have any details related to either accident, please contact local authorities.
