Adrian Slevin, fatal road collision in Omagh: Father of two will be 'incredibly missed', says local gym
A father-of-two who tragically died after a two vehicle collision in Omagh will be “incredibly missed”, his local gym has said.
The man who died has been named locally as Adrian Slevin from Dromore, Co Tyrone, formerly of Cloughmore, Tummery.
Detective Inspector Dave Stewart, from the PSNI Collision Investigation Unit, said a collision between a Volvo and a Mazda was reported in the Clanabogan Road area at 9.10am on Sunday.
“Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended, however, sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene," he said.
The Clanabogan Road was closed for a time and later reopened.
A family notice said Mr Slevin was the beloved husband of Michelle (neé O’Donnell) and treasured father of Caitlin and Cora as well as much loved son of Patsy and Dympna and cherished brother of Aisling Fogarty (Eddie) and Rosie McDonagh (Gerard).
St Conor's Primary and Nursery School, Omagh said on social media they were deeply saddened to learn of the death.
The Principal, Katrina McGettigan, staff, pupils and Board of Governors noted that he was a "devoted father" to their Primary 5 pupil, Cora, and past pupil Caitlin.
"As a school community, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Michelle, Cora, Caitlin and the wider Slevin and O’Donnell family circles at this difficult time," the school said.
It was "an especially sad day" and they offer "our love and support to all those affected".
The Rack Gym in Omagh said that Mr Slevin had been a valued member and that he will be “incredibly missed” by their many members.
"It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of one of our active members, Adrian Slevin," they said.
"Adrian was a familiar, friendly face on the gym floor and brought so much positive energy to The Rack.
"He shared a particularly close bond with James and the two of them spent countless hours on the phone bonding over their shared passion for importing Japanese cars, and they were so excited to start working on a project car together soon. "His presence, his chats, and his genuine nature will be incredibly missed by James and all of us here.
"Our deepest condolences go out to his beloved wife Michelle, his treasured daughters Caitlin and Cora, his parents Patsy and Dympna, and his entire family circle and friends during this unimaginably difficult time."
The various tributes to Mr Slevin on social media attracted up to 900 responses from readers.
Funeral details have still to be confirmed.
Police said that enquiries into the collision are continuing and that they are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with the investigation – including dash-cam or other footage – to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 466 of 17/05/26. Police also said that the public can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.