A fatal accident occurred in County Londonderry late on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Lydia Ross. Ross, who was from the Ballymoney area, was the sole occupant of a blue Peugeot 207. The incident happened in the Curragh Road area of Aghadowey at approximately 10:15 pm, according to the police. She suffered severe injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical care but later passed away.
Ross’ father, Paul Ross, took to social media to pay tribute to his “beautiful daughter Princess Lydia.” He expressed how his family was feeling after the tragedy and said that Lydia accompanied him every Saturday to Ballymena United football matches. He also shared an image of himself with his late daughter, stating that it was “our last selfie on Boxing Day.”
The local community was devastated by Ross’ death, with Dunaghy Flute Band posting on Facebook that they were “numb and in disbelief.” The police continue to gather information regarding this accident, urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
This tragedy is a somber reminder of the importance of road safety for everyone. Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of Lydia Ross during this difficult time
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