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Police have named the victim as Tony Wright. Alamy Stock Photo

Man (50s) dies after single-vehicle crash in Derry

Tony Wright, 54, from Magherafelt, died after his van crashed on Grange Road yesterday afternoon.

A MAN IN his 50s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Derry.

The incident happened around shortly after midday yesterday on Grange Road in Magherafelt.

The victim has been named as 54-year-old Tony Wright, who was from the local area.

Police said the crash involved a silver Peugeot Partner van.

Emergency services responded quickly, and Tony Wright was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He died a short time later.

The PSNI has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward to assist with the investigation. A

nyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 666 of 01/06/25, or report online via the PSNI website.

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