LAST UPDATE | 12 mins ago
A THIRD MAN has now died as a result of a Co Donegal road crash on Friday night.
Two younger men died instantly at the scene of the two-car collision in the village of Liscooley just after 10pm on Friday.
Ryan Glenn and Gordy Galbraith, who were travelling in the same car, died at the scene.
A couple in their 70s, travelling in a second car, were also seriously injured in the crash. They were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital and transferred to the Intensive Care Unit.
It has now been confirmed that one of those people, a man in his 70s, has also passed away.
The latest death was confirmed by gardaí.
“A woman and a man (both 70s) from the second vehicle were taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The man has since sadly passed away in hospital,” a spokesperson said.
His wife continues to be treated for her injuries at the hospital.
A garda investigation into the cause of the tragedy is still ongoing.
The latest death brings to 17 the number of people who have now died on Donegal’s roads so far this year, compared to 10 for all of last year.
The two younger men who died are due to be laid to rest later this week. Both men were from just across the border in the village of Castlederg in Co Tyrone.
Ryan was the beloved father of Logan, much loved son of Caroline and Trevor, loving brother of Chloe, and cherished grandson of Marian and Eugene McIvor, and Eileen and the late Percy Glenn.
His remains will repose at Lynch’s Funeral Home, Castlefin Road, Castlederg on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm until 8pm on both days.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Ryan will be conducted in the funeral home at 1pm on Friday with burial afterwards in Castlederg Cemetery.
Gordy was the much loved father of Alex and Ethan, beloved son of Andy and the late Kathleen (Kate), and loving brother of Samantha, Jacqueline, Andrena, Sabrina, Robert and Leanne.
His remains will repose at the family home at Hospital Road, Castlederg on Tuesday and Wednesday from midday until 10pm on both days.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Gordy will be held at the family home on Thursday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Castlederg Cemetery.
With reporting by Órla Ryan
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