The roads of Co Donegal have been struck by tragedy as a third life has been claimed following the horrific crash last Friday night. The collision happened just after 10pm in the village of Liscooley
Ryan Glenn, 25, and Gordy Galbraith, who was in his 30s, and both from Co Tyrone died at the scene.
In the same accident, a couple in their 70s sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital, with both admitted to the ICU.
Sadly, it has been confirmed by Gardai that the male in his 70s has now also passed away.
"A woman and a man (both 70's) from the second vehicle were taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The man has since sadly passed away in hospital," a spokesperson stated. His wife remains in hospital care for her injuries.
The latest road tragedy brings the number of road fatalities in Donegal this year to 17—an alarming increase from the total 10 deaths recorded last year, reports the Irish Mirror.
Funeral details have been announced for the young men who died at the scene, with the remains of Ryan - the beloved father of Logan, the much loved son of Caroline and Trevor, loving brother of Chloe, cherished grandson of Marian and Eugene (Mc Ivor) and Eileen and the late Percy (Glenn) - reposing at Lynch's Funeral Home, Castlefin Road, Castlederg on Wednesday and Thursday next from 4pm until 8pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Ryan will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Friday next at 1pm with internment afterwards in Castlederg Cemetery.
The remains of Gordy - the much loved father of Alex and Ethan, beloved son of Andy and the late Kathleen (Kate), loving brother of Samantha, Jacqueline, Andrena, Sabrina, Robert and Leanne - will repose at the family home at Hospital Road, Castlederg on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Gordy will be held at the family home on Thursday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Castlederg Cemetery.
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