PSNI name woman who died in Co Tyrone single vehicle crash

On Sunday afternoon Oonagh Burns was pronounced dead at the scene

Oonagh Burns died following a single car crash on the A5 near Bready in Co Tyrone on Sunday
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 8th Apr 2024
Last updated 8th Apr 2024

Police have confirmed that 35-year-old Oonagh Burns has died following a single car crash on the A5 near Bready in Co Tyrone on Sunday.

The Strabane woman was driving a white Seat Leon on the Victoria Road when it left the carriageway close to the junction with the Grangefoyle Road, at around 1.40pm, police said.

Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Sadly, Oonagh was pronounced dead at the scene. Victoria Road was closed for a number of hours following the collision but has now re-opened.”

Inspector Cherith Adair is also appealing for anyone travelling in the area during the time of the collision to review their dash-cam footage.

Inspector Adair added: “PSNI Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield by calling 101, quoting reference number 813 07/04/24.

"You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via <a class="article-body-link" href="http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."">http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

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