Tragic Co Derry road crash victim Conor Devine from Park
Conor Devine, who was 30 years-old and from Park village, died following a collision between the car he was driving and a tanker on Glenshane Road, between Dungiven and Maghera just after 5am on Monday.
Conor, who leaves behind heartbroken partner Claire and their young son, will be buried on Saturday morning following 10.30 am Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church, Altinure.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the tragic accident to contact them.
PSNI Inspector Colin Shaw said: “Conor was the driver of the silver-coloured Volvo car that was involved in the collision with a tanker lorry.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured it on their dash cam or who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police, is asked to call officers on 101, quoting reference 233 of 09/08/21.”
Local politicians have expressed their shock at Conor’s death.
Limavady SLDP councillor Ashleen Schenning, who is from Park, said Conor had been a neighbour of hers.
“He was a lovely character, a lot of life,” she said.
“I just met him on the road there the other day; he was a farmer and he was tidying up the land there on either side of the road to make it safe for people – he was that kind of character.
“He was an absolutely lovely guy. It’s just a complete shock.
“The village is just numb. It’s such a tragedy. There’s no words.
“I’ve boys just a bit younger than Conor and I can’t even begin to imagine the anguish the family is going through.”
She said Park is no stranger to such tragedies though, adding that a resident of the hamlet had died several years earlier in a road crash while just a teenager.
Meanwhile Sinn Fein councillor Kathleen McGurk said: “I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Conor Devine who has sadly lost his life on our roads this morning.
“This tragedy has shocked the local community of Park. As a small rural village, it will be deeply saddened to lose a young man like Conor however I have no doubt the community will support his family as they grieve for their loss.
“Every life lost on our roads is one too many, but it is especially sad to hear of a young person losing their lives.”
This was echoed by fellow Benbradagh SF councillor Sean McGlinchey, who said he came from a well-established family in Park who are widely known.
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