Woman who died in Fermanagh crash named as Amy Stokes (20)

Police have named the woman who died in a single vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh last night as Amy Stokes (20) from Ballyconnell
Woman who died in Fermanagh crash named as Amy Stokes (20)

James Cox

Police have named the woman who died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh on Monday night as Amy Stokes (20).

Ms Stokes, from Ballyconnell in Co Cavan, died following the crash on the Ballyconnell Road.

It happened at around 10.50pm and she was a passenger in the car.

Amy Stokes, from Ballyconnell in Co Cavan, died following the crash on the Ballyconnell Road.

Other people in the car were brought to hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

Ms Stokes' family say they are devastated by her loss and she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Her family has also appealed for privacy.

Police received a report of a collision on the Ballyconnell Road in Derrylin, involving a silver Vauxhall Astra, after 10.50pm on Monday.

Inspector Cherith Adair, from the collision investigation unit, said a passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The other occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.

“The Ballyconnell Road has now reopened after being closed overnight.”

Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage to contact them.

Separately, in Co Tyrone a lorry driver in his 40s died in a crash in Beragh village on Monday morning.

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