A Funeral service is to be held on Saturday (October 24) for a much-loved 23-year-old man from Cookstown tragically killed in a road traffic accident near Newry on Monday.
Dylan McCann sadly lost his life in the horrific early morning four-vehicle accident that took place at the junction of Armagh Road and Church road.
Police confirmed the incident involved a white Scania lorry, white Renault Master van, blue BMW and white Toyota Auris.
The road was immediately closed to the public as emergency services attempted to rescue those involved. A passenger and driver of the van were both rushed to hospital for treatment to their injuries.
The drivers of the Auris and lorry were both miraculously uninjured.
Yet sadly, Dylan was pronounced dead at the scene.
A death notice has described the young man as the beloved son of Nicholas (Donna), Emma. He was one of eight children, with seven sorrowing siblings now left behind.
In the wake of the heart-breaking tragedy Road Victim Support Northern Ireland-Donegal said they were devastated to learn of his death and shared their sincerest condolences with his family, friends and loved ones.
Providing a few words of comfort, they added: “At just 23 years old, Dylan had so much of his life still ahead of him. Another young life lost, another family and community left facing unimaginable heartbreak.
“To Dylan’s family, friends and the wider community, please know that you do not have to navigate this grief alone. Our charity is here to offer compassionate, confidential support, a listening ear and bereavement services, not only in the immediate aftermath but throughout the difficult weeks and months ahead.
“We also extend our thoughts to everyone injured or affected by this collision.
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the police, ambulance crews, firefighters and all emergency service personnel who attended the scene. We recognise the incredibly difficult circumstances they face and the compassion, professionalism and dedication they bring when responding to such devastating incidents. Our thoughts are with them too. Rest in peace, Dylan.”
Dylan’s Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday October 24 at 12 noon in Holy Trinity Church with internment afterwards in Forthill Cemetery.
He will be sadly missed by his mum and dad, Nicholas and Emma; his siblings Shania, Caitlin, Alesha, Ella, Caoimhe, Fiadh and Padraig; grandparents, Marie, Una and Peter; girlfriend Mollie; special friends Leo and Ryan and many others in his extended circle.
