Police have named the woman killed in an overnight crash on the Ballyconnell Road in Derrylin as 20 year old Amy Stokes from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan.
Officers received a report shortly after 10.50pm on Monday, 23rd December, that a silver Vauxhall Astra had been involved in a collision.
Sadly, Amy was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Twenty-year old Amy Stokes from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, died following the single-vehicle collision on the Ballyconnell Road.
"Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the tragic collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries. Please call on 101, quoting reference 1642 of 23/12/24.
"Amy’s family have asked the Police Service to pass on that they are devastated by her loss, and that she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. They ask for privacy at this very difficult time."
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