Dungiven: man (60s) dies in hospital from injuries believed to have been sustained in hit and run collision
Police have confirmed a man, aged in his 60s, has died after being seriously injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday (November 2).
Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly, from the Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.35am that an injured man had been found in the Foreglen Road area.
“Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment, but sadly died.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances, and at this time, we believe that he may have been injured in a hit and run road traffic collision.
"As part of our enquiries, we would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist.”
Anyone who was in the area between 1am and 2am on Sunday and saw anything that may help with the investigation is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 123 of 02/11/25/.
Meanwhile, motorists are advised the Foreglen Road, which was closed overnight, has now reopened