TRIBUTES have been paid to Ronan King, who was named as the victim of a fatal road traffic collision in Pettigo at the weekend.
Mr King, who was in his 20s from Lurgan in Co Armagh, died at the scene on the R232 at Fincashel, Pettigo.
The collision, involving a car and 4×4 vehicle, occurred at around 2:45pm on Sunday.
Mr King, who was the driver of the car, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is expected to take place.
He is the dearly beloved son of Gerard King and Paula McCaffrey, 13 Soye Gardens, Lurgan, and much-loved brother of Callum and Jamie, loving grandson of Sean and Sheila McCaffrey and late John and Mary King, and loving boyfriend of Lucy.
Mr King’s family have paid touching tributes to him on social media.
His mother Paula McCaffrey said: “My wee son and my best friend, the best son in the world.”
Mr King’s brother Jamie said: “Rest in peace to my eldest brother Ronan King he was one of the most gentle souls in this world and was taken away from it far far too soon we all will miss you dearly and love you so so much.”
His brother Callum said: “My big brother, I love you so so much and I’m gonna miss you dearly for the rest of my life. Thank you for being here for me and the family. Rest In Peace.”
A passenger in the car, a female in her 20s who is understood to be Mr King’s girlfriend, was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle, a male in his 60s, was also brought to hospital for assessment only.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been travelling on the R232 near Pettigo at the time of the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam or mobile phone recordings, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.