THE devastated family of the victims of Saturday’s fatal road collision at Quigley’s Point have set up a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs.
Kian Dawson (16), who was the passenger in the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene following the single-vehicle collision on Saturday, August 24.
His cousin, Eoghan Dawson (20s), who was driving, was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment. He sadly passed away in hospital on Tuesday, August 27.
Making an urgent appeal on social media this week, the family set up a GoFundMe in a bid to alleviate the financial pressures they now face.
A spokesperson said: “We are the family of the boys involved in the recent tragedy.
“A quick trip to their favourite place soon turned into a living nightmare.
“Two beautiful cousins Eoghán (20) and Kían (16) were involved in a fatal road accident and now will remain forever young.
“We would be extremely grateful if you could please donate what you can to help cover funeral costs and alleviate the pressure from our devastated family.”
If you wish to make a donation you can do so via https://gofund.me/c942e2bd
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