yan Speirs (24) was taken to hospital after the crash on Saturday but died as a result of his injuries. A family notice said his funeral will take place on Wednesday from his home in Maghadone Street for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Joseph and St Malachy Church, Drumullan, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. SDLP councilor Christine McFlynn said the death has left a sense of sadness throughout the community. “There is a deep sense of shock and sadness in Magherafelt today following a fatal collision involving a scrambler on Saturday afternoon,” he said. “A young man in his 20s has been taken from his family and community too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew him at this incredibly difficult time. “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the accident on Saturday or who has dashcam footage to go to the police as soon as possible.” Around 4 p.m. on August 13th a scrambler was reported to have been involved in a crash on Castledawson Road. Castledawson Road, which was closed between Pound Road and the Castledawson roundabout, has reopened after the collision. Inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and police are appealing for anyone with any information or anyone who recorded dashcam footage to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1299 13/08/22.
