Cookstown crash: police name victim as 43-year-old Leanne Thomas

The woman who died in a two car crash on the main Dungannon-Cookstown Road on Thursday evening has been named by police as Leanne Thomas (nee Carey).

Ms Thomas, aged 43, is understood to be from Newmills, Dungannon, and was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the collision at Old Loughry Road shortly before 5pm.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with the police investigation is asked to contact detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference 1299 20/02/25. Information can also be provided online here

Leanne Thomas from Newmills, Dungannon, who died at the scene of the collision. Credit: PSNIplaceholder image
Leanne Thomas from Newmills, Dungannon, who died at the scene of the collision. Credit: PSNI

Cookstown Councillor Trevor Wilson said: “This is a heartbreaking tragedy which will bring unimaginable distress and grief to the family and friends of this woman. I send my heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and my thoughts are also with the family and friends of those who were injured”

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