Teenage boy killed in Derry quad bike crash named locally

In a statement to JOE on Thursday morning, a spokesperson for the PSNI said: "A teenage boy from Burnfoot, Dungiven has sadly died following a collision involving a quad bike outside Eglinton village, police can confirm.

"Isaac Roxborough, who was riding the quad, passed away in hospital today, Wednesday 26th June, from his injuries following the single-vehicle collision on the Ballygudden Road."

Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts are very much with the family at this incredibly sad time, Isaac was just 14 years old.

"A meticulous investigation to establish the circumstances is underway and we would ask anyone who noticed the red Honda quad on the Ballygudden Road on Tuesday morning, 25th June, shortly before 11.30am or who witnessed the collision to contact us on 101 quoting 675 25/06/24 with any information or dash-cam footage."

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