A Co Fermanagh man who died in a road crash in Lisnaskea has been named locally as Mark Johnston.
Police said the single-vehicle crash took place shortly after midnight on Thursday on the Lisnaskea Road.
PSNI Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from other emergency services. Sadly, the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our inquiries.
“Please call on 101, quoting reference 4 07/11/24.”
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A member of Mageraveely Football Club, his teammates said they were “devastated” to learn of the death of the 28-year-old.
“Mark has been an important player, teammate and friend to everyone in the club for the last number of years. Which is a testament to his popularity within the club,”it wrote on social media.
“As a result, all club activities will be postponed until further notice.”
They added: “Mark was the dearly beloved son of William and Valerie. Dear brother of Emma, Stuart, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin, and the late Leah. Boyfriend of Jayne, Grandson of Wesley and Edna Cartwright and Mavis and the late William Johnston.”
Ulster Unionist councillor for Erne East, Victor Warrington, expressed his sympathies to the family.
“Unfortunately this is yet another fatality on our roads, another young life gone,” he told the Irish News.
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Earlier, Sinn Féin councillor Noeleen Hayes expressed her condolences following the man’s death.
“It is very upsetting to hear of a death on our local roads,” she said.
“There have been so many deaths on roads this year, which is so sad.
“My heart goes out to the family of this man.”
Appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision in Lisnaskea.
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Meanwhile, a man in his 20s is in a critical condition following a separate crash in Co Down on Wednesday night.
The serious two-vehicle crash took place on the Belfast Road area of Comber around 9.40pm, involving a Volkswagen Tiguan and a Ford Focus
After emergency services attended, the driver of the Volkswgen - a man in his 40s remains - in a stable condition in hospital, while the man in his 20s who was driving the Ford Focus is critical.
A woman in her 20s who was a passenger in one of the vehicles is also being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The road has since reopened, with anyone with relevant information or footage asked to call 101, quoting reference 1725 for November 6.
