Second man dies after Downpatrick crash

25 September 2025

News image — Caoimhin Teggart died following a collision on the Ballydugan Road

PSNI A brown haired man smiles at the camera. Wearing a black top with three white stripes on his shoulders, he sits on a grey sofa. His right hand is propping up his head. — Caoimhin Teggart died following a collision on the Ballydugan Road

A second man has died following a two-vehicle crash in County Down last week.

Caoimhin Teggart was involved a collision between asilver VW Bora and a grey Toyota Avensis on the Ballydugan Road in Downpatrick on 15 September.

The 28-year-old, from Kilkeel, died from his injuries in hospital on Monday night.

Ryan Cunningham, 21, also died from his injuries in hospital, the day after the crash.

Two women, who were in the Toyota car, also required hospital treatment.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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