Funeral details confirmed for Portadown man who tragically lost his life in Co Fermanagh road crash
Funeral details have been confirmed for a 21-year-old man who was tragically killed in a road collision in Co Fermanagh.
Shane Caulfield, from the Portadown area, was pronounced dead at the scene in Maguiresbridge following the incident in the early hours of Friday (June 26).
A police spokesperson said they received a report at around 1.30am on Friday of a single vehicle collision involving a grey Volkswagen Golf on the Belfast Road.
The driver of the car was arrested.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Medical treatment was provided to a male driver, and female passenger – they were taken onward to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries at this time,” they said.
“Sadly, however, a second passenger in the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been named as 21-year-old Shane Caulfield from the Portadown area.
“Police have also arrested the driver on suspicion of a number of related offences.”
Mr Caulfield is set to be laid to rest at the Church of St. John the Baptist Drumcree for Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Monday (June 29).
A death notice reads: “Beloved son of Dalene (Christopher) and Tony, dear brother of Calum, loving grandson of Nancy, Frank , Peter, Carmel and the late Tony, great grandson of Gertie and boyfriend of Carla.
"Deeply regretted by his loving mother, father, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, girlfriend and entire family circle.”
Tributes have also been paid to Mr Caulfield, who has been described by friends on social media as “one of the best”.
“Absolutely one of the best and i'll treasure growing up with you forever,” wrote Maddie Hall on Facebook.
"Squeeze your loved ones a little tighter today and tell them you love them. You never know the minute, heartbroken.”
Furthermore, Ciaran Creaney posted on Facebook: “Words can’t describe how truly heartbroken I am, you were one in a million, Rest Easy Shane love you buddy.”
St Mary’s Youth Club in Portadown also passed on their condolences on social media by posting: “The Management Committee, Staff and everyone associated with St Mary's are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shane Caulfield.
"Shane was a member of St Mary's for many years and a well liked member of our centre. Our deepest condolences to Shane's family.”
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine said: “My heart goes out to the Caulfield family, who have been plunged into grief as a result of the road traffic incident in Maguiresbridge overnight. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak that the family and friends of this young person are experiencing today.
“I pay tribute to the emergency services who attended the scene and responded to this tragic incident.
“One death on our roads is one too many. I urge everyone to take care and exercise caution on our roads.”
Her comments were echoed by Sinn Fein MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Aine Murphy, who added: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Shane Caulfield as they come to terms with such a devastating loss.
“I also want to pay tribute to the emergency services and first responders who attended the scene and dealt with these tragic circumstances with great professionalism, compassion and care.”