Police release name of man, 57, who died following Omagh road accident

By Roderick McMurray
Published 10th Feb 2023, 12:43 BST
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Police have confirmed the name of a man who died following a road traffic collision in Omagh yesterday evening.

He was 57-year-old Joseph McGarrity, from the Omagh area.

Inspector Long said: “At approximately 5.50pm, we received a report of a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Killyclogher Road area.

“Officers and other emergency services attended, however Mr McGarrity sadly died a short time later.

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Joseph McGarrity, 57, died following a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh yesterday eveningJoseph McGarrity, 57, died following a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh yesterday evening
Joseph McGarrity, 57, died following a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh yesterday evening

“The Killyclogher Road, which was closed for several hours, has since reopened.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist with our enquiries, to contact police at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference 1494 of 09/02/23.”