Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of a Derry teen that died in a single vehicle collision in Park, near Claudy on Thursday morning.
The victim has been named as Noah Karran from the Derry area.
The 18 year-old was driving a silver Saab on the Learmount Road when the collision occurred.
Following the tragic news of Noah’s death tributes have flooded in for the teenager on social media.
His former school St. Patrick's & St. Brigid's College posted on Facebook.
They said: “Noah Karran RIP.
“Our college community has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of former pupil, Noah Karran, who was only 18 years old.
“Noah died in a single vehicle car crash in Park yesterday morning.
“We will keep Noah’s family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
“Amen.”
SDLP MLA for Foyle, Mark H. Durkan said: “Another life lost,another family devastated by a death on our roads.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of young Noah Karran, aged just 18 years old, who has passed away following an accident in Park this morning.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
And Claudy Life’s post on Facebook said: “Teenager dies following road traffic collision near Park village.
“A car accident happened this morning around 9am on the Learmount Road near the village of Park.
“Sadly 18 year old, Noah Karran from the Derry area has lost his life.
“Noah was driving a silver Saab when the collision occurred.
“Thinking of his family and friends at this time.”
Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “We are investigating the circumstances of the crash and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage that could assist with our enquiries.
“Please call on 101, quoting reference 275 12/09/24, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
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