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06 Sept 2025

Kilrea crash victim named locally

The man who died in last night’s crash in Kilrea has been named locally as Craig McDonald.

RIP

RIP

The man who died in last night’s crash in Kilrea has been named locally as Craig McDonald. 
The deceased, who was from the Limavady area, died after his vehicle collided with a tree on the Agivey Road, Kilrea just before 9pm on Monday. 
Sinn Féin councillor Sean Bateson said the death of the 35-year-old has stunned the community.

Cllr Bateson said: “I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the man who died on the Agivey Road yesterday.

“I have no doubt the entire community will rally around to support all those affected in what will be difficult days ahead.

“Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.” 

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