Police name man killed in suspected hit-and-run as Patrick Flanagan

Victim: 69-year-old Patrick Flanagan from the Derry area.

Police have confirmed that the man who died after being seriously injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday, 2 November, was 69-year-old Patrick Flanagan from the Derry area.

Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly, from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Department, said:

“Police received a report at approximately 1.35am on Sunday morning that an injured man had been found in the Foreglen Road area.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from partner emergency services and the injured man was taken to hospital, where he sadly died from his injuries.

“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this incident and we believe at this time that Patrick was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run road traffic collision.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area between 1am and 2am on Sunday morning and witnessed the collision, or captured dash-cam or other footage from the area, which could assist with our investigation.”

Detectives are urging anyone who may have information or video evidence to contact Coleraine CID on 101, quoting reference 123 02/11/25, or to submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police have extended their condolences to Mr Flanagan’s family as enquiries continue into the fatal collision.