Urgent Update: Man in Dungiven Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident

UPDATE: A man in his 60s has tragically died following a serious injury in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Dungiven early this morning. Police received the alarming report around 1:35 AM on November 2, 2025, and rushed to the Foreglen Road area, where they discovered the injured man.

Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to the hospital, authorities report that the man succumbed to his injuries. Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly confirmed the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, emphasizing the possibility of a hit-and-run collision.

“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,” Connolly stated. The police are actively seeking assistance from the public, urging anyone who witnessed the event or has dash-cam footage from the vicinity between 1 AM and 2 AM to come forward.

If you have information that could aid in this investigation, authorities encourage you to contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland by calling 101 and quoting reference 123 of 02/11/25. Alternatively, tips can be submitted online at [PSNI’s official reporting page](http://www.psni.police.uk/make-a-report).

This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for community vigilance and cooperation to ensure justice for the victim and accountability for those responsible. As the investigation unfolds, the local community is left in shock over this devastating event. Stay tuned for further updates as police work diligently to uncover the full details of this incident.