Man killed in Caledon road traffic collision named as Emmet Potter - PSNI make one arrest
A man who tragically died after a road collision in Co Tyrone on Saturday has been named locally as Emmet Potter.
Police said that one person died following a single-vehicle collision near the village of Caledon area on Saturday evening.
One arrest has also been made.
Detective Inspector Dave Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly after 11pm on Saturday of a collision involving a van in the Derrycourtney Road area.
“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."
The Derrycourtney Road was closed overnight.
They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with digital footage which could assist with the investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting ref 1706 of 25/04/26.
The deceased has been named locally as Emmett Potter, with a family notice saying he died "tragically, as result of an accident".
He was the beloved son of Gerry and Claire (Beggs), much loved Brother of Geraldine (Mark), Gerard (Fiona), Michelle (Brendan), Barry (Pamela) and Conor.
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew expressed condolences in the wake of his death.
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone said: “It is devastating to hear this tragic news. This will come as a terrible shock to his family, friends and the community and I want to extend my condolences to them at this tragic time.
“I want to commend the emergency services for their work at the scene and would urge anyone with information or footage to come forward to the police.”