Pensioner Dies Following Tyrone Road Collision

An 83-year-old man has died following a two vehicle road collision in Tyrone.

The PSNI named the man as Brendan Conlan, who was from the Cookstown area.

PSNI Roads Inspector Cherith Adair said police received a report of the collision on the Tamlaght Road just outside of Coagh around 4.35pm on Sunday.

"A grey coloured Peugeot 208, which was driven by Brendan, was involved in a collision with a red coloured Volkswagen Caddy," she said. "The driver of the Volkswagen Caddy, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Brendan was also taken to hospital for treatment, but has since sadly passed away from his injuries.

"Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances of the collision and would like to hear from witnesses, or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage.

"It is believed that a transit-style van was at or near the scene of the collision and officers would ask the driver of this vehicle to come forward. Please call 101, quoting reference number 1191 20/10/24."