A heartbreaking incident unfolded in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, on Saturday night, when a hit-and-run crash resulted in the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy from County Tyrone. The victim, identified as Ronan Wilson, hailing from Kildress, lost his life at the scene.
The devastating incident occurred shortly after 21:20 local time on Atlantic Way in Bundoran, County Donegal. Ronan's passing has left both communities in deep sorrow, as he was an active participant in Gaelic games for Kildress Wolfe Tones.
Dominic McGurk, the chairman of the club, expressed the profound shock and numbness felt by the local community. He emphasized the close-knit nature of the community and their ability to come together during challenging times. McGurk conveyed his hope that the outpouring of support from the club would provide solace and strength to Ronan's grieving family.
Sunday afternoon saw Ronan's teammates and their parents gathering at the club to console one another and mourn the loss of their beloved friend. McGurk assured that the club would extend its support to Ronan's teammates and send a counseling team to Ronan's primary school. He encouraged the young members of the club to remember the cherished moments they shared with Ronan.
In response to the tragic incident, a man in his 20s was arrested on Sunday afternoon and is currently under questioning by gardaí, the Irish police, in County Donegal. Authorities have also seized the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, which will undergo examination by forensic investigators.
Gardaí are urging witnesses to come forward and are requesting anyone with dashcam footage from Atlantic Way or Sea Road around the time of the crash to provide it to aid in their investigation.
Published: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3r877313go
Date Published: Monday 25 September 2023
Image courtesy of: Eric Jones
