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Teenager who died in crash was 'one of a kind'

Police said the 16-year-old died after a collision involving a scrambler and a Scania lorry, and witnesses are being sought.

  • On Thursday, July 30, 2026, 16-year-old Connor Magee Campbell died following a collision involving a scrambler and a Scania lorry on Derryloughan Road in Coalisland, Co Tyrone.
  • Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Collision Investigation Unit confirmed emergency crews provided treatment at the scene; Campbell was later taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.
  • St Joseph's College and Clonoe O'Rahillys GAA club expressed 'profound sadness' at the passing of their member, while the Ogras Centre described Campbell as 'a young man with the kindest of hearts.'
  • Local SDLP councillor Malachy Quinn said the area is 'shocked and deeply saddened,' as a family notice remembered Campbell as the 'beloved son of Brian and Megan Campbell and the late Kayleigh Magee RIP.'
  • Police continue investigating the circumstances, appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage of the incident; anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 1724.
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Belfast Live broke the news in Belfast, United Kingdom on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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