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Patrick Flanagan: Police revisit scene of suspected hit-and-run death

Police are returning to the scene of a suspected hit-and-run in Dungiven, County Londonderry, in which a 69-year-old was killed. Patrick Flanagan, a well-known retired teacher from Derry, died after he was found with serious injuries on the Foreglen Road, between Claudy and Dungiven, in the early hours of 2 November 2025. Police said they continued to investigate the circumstances around his death and said diversions would be in place on the Foreglen Road on Monday night as officers revisit the scene. "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this incident and we believe at this time that the deceased, Patrick Flanagan, was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run road traffic collision," Det Insp Connolly said. Police said investigating officers would carry out scene tests, adding as well as diversions being put in place, residents will be accommodated. Det Insp Connolly said police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 01:00 GMT and 02:00 2 November and who witnessed the collision. Anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could help the police investigation is also asked to come forward. An expanded service means the time of day or night a stroke occ

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Police are returning to the scene of a suspected hit-and-run in Dungiven, County Londonderry, in which a 69-year-old was killed. Patrick Flanagan, a well-known retired teacher from Derry, died after he was found with serious injuries on…

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