Tributes paid to 'popular' teenager killed in Donegal rally crash
Summary
A 15-year-old boy, Tadhg Callaghan Carter, died after being hit by a car during the Donegal International Rally in Ireland. The rally was stopped and later canceled, and police are investigating the incident and asking for any witness footage.Key Facts
- Tadhg Callaghan Carter was struck by a participating rally car near Kilmacrennan at around 5 p.m. local time.
- He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital but was later pronounced dead.
- Two other spectators received injuries that are not life-threatening and were also taken to the hospital.
- Gardaí (Irish police) are asking anyone with video or dashcam recordings from the area to come forward.
- The Donegal International Rally was stopped immediately and canceled for the rest of the event as a sign of respect.
- Tadhg had just finished his Junior Certificate exams and was about to start fifth year at St Eunan’s College.
- The school and local officials expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to the family and friends.
- Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club are conducting an investigation alongside police.
- This is the first death at the rally since three-time winner Manus Kelly died in 2019.
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