A YOUNG man was tragically killed and three more people were hospitalised following a collision of two cars.
The fatality occurred at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana on Saturday around 9pm.
The young man was in his 20s and was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger, who is also in his 20s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
In the second car, the driver, who is in his late teens, and a female passenger, who is also in her late teens, were also taken to the hospital.
The tragic fatality is the eighth sad death on Donegal’s roads this year.
Grdai are investigating and have issued an appeal to road users for information.
Local Cllr Jack Murray said: “Our community is shaken to its core. At a time like, it is difficult to find the words.
“A young man – popular, loved, and known by so many – has been taken too soon. May his family and friends find the strength to face the difficult days ahead.
“I know that everyone in Inishowen will rally around them and offer every support we can. They are all in our thoughts.”
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Kinnego Cross, Ballymagan, Co Donegal on Saturday, July 4.
“The collision involved two cars and occurred shortly before 9:10pm.
“An adult male driver (aged in his 20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body has been conveyed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to support the family of the deceased. The coroner has been notified.
“An adult male passenger (aged in his 20s) of the first car was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at the time.
“An adult male driver of the second car (aged in his late teens) and a female passenger (aged in her late teens) were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at the time.
“The road was closed for an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.”
He added: “Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling near Kinnego Cross, Ballymagan, Co Donegal between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Saturday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 0749320540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”