Balloon release commemorating 18 year old who died after two car crash near Killyleagh

By Q Radio News

Balloons have been released in Crossgar in memory of Samuel McCullough who died shortly after midnight yesterday in a two vehicle crash in Killyleagh

He was a passenger in a Peugeot 207 which collided with a Volkswagen Polo on the Coily Hill Road shortly after midnight.

Six other young people, four men and two women, were injured and taken to hospital.

Inspector Frances McCullough said: “I am appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 12 22/06/20.”

Reacting to the crash, local councillor Patrick Brown said, "I am horrified to hear of this terrible car crash which has resulted in tragedy."

“My thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased and those injured in the crash. I hope they make a full recovery from this incident, which has led to yet another young person losing their life on our roads.

“While not fully clear yet what happened, I urge anyone with information on this incident to contact police with it immediately.”