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Crash survivor interviewed
30.09.10
THE sole survivor of
the crash that tragically claimed the lives of eight
men in Inishowen has been interviewed by Gardai for
the first time.
Shaun Kelly, 22, was seriously injured in the July
11 crash and spent over nine weeks in hospital where
he was deemed by doctors to be unfit for interview.
He left hospital earlier this month and Gardai
recently interviewed him at the family home in
Ballymagan, Buncrana.
Supt Kevin English yesterday confirmed that a
preliminary interview with the crash survivor had
taken place. He said he could not comment further on
the interview 'for operational reasons' but said the
investigation was continuing.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and the investigation is
progressing well. A substantial number of witnesses
have come forward and we have had excellent
co-operation from the public," said Supt English. |
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The scene at Glasmullen, Drumfries,
where the eight-person fatality occurred
back in July 2010. |
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Shaun Kelly was the
driver of a black VW Passat that was involved in the
collision with a Toyota Corolla, at Glasmullen on
the main Clonmany to Buncrana road around 10.40pm.
Seven of his friends, who were travelling with him
in the car, died at the scene. They were Mark
McLaughlin (21) of Ballinahone, Fahan; Paul Doherty
(19), of Ardagh, Ballyliffin; Ciaran Sweeney (19),
of Ballyliffin; PJ McLaughlin (21), of Rockstown,
Burnfoot; James McEleney (23), of Minaduff, Clonmany;
Eamon McDaid (22), of Ballymagan, Buncrana; and
Damien McLaughlin (21), of Umricam, Buncrana. The
driver of the Toyota, Hughie Friel, 66, who was
driving home to Dunaff, Urris, from the parish bingo
in Buncrana, also died in the accident. |
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