Ballina crash victims named locally
May they rest in peace.
The two teenagers who lost their lives following a road crash near Ballina have been named locally.
Padraic Tuffy (19) and Cian Farrell (18) were pronounced deceased at the scene following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision on a local road (L5140) at Laghtadawannagh near Ballina, in the early hours of Sunday morning, March 1st.
Three other occupants of the car - two males in their mid-teens and one adult female in her late teens - were transported by ambulance to Mayo University Hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
