Thomas Lagan tributes after death of 21-year-old in Cookstown crash
Thomas Lagan died on Friday, October 10, following a crash on the Pomeroy Road in Cookstown
Tributes have been paid to a 21-year-old described as a "gentle giant" remembered for his "kindness, warmth" as well as his "exceptional work ethic".
Thomas Lagan died on Friday, October 10, following a crash on the Pomeroy Road in Cookstown. Emergency services were called shortly after 6.45am following a collision involving a grey Seat Leon and a grey Volkswagen Bora on the Pomeroy Road in Cookstown.
Mr Lagan, from the Cookstown area, was the driver of a grey Volkswagen Bora and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A woman was transferred to hospital for treatment.
He worked for J and B Engineering and in a heartfelt post on Facebook, they said: "It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our valued colleague and friend, Thomas Lagan, on 10th October 2025.
"Thomas was an integral part of J&B Engineering, known not only for his exceptional work ethic but also for his kindness, warmth, and quiet nature.
"His contributions to our team and his positive spirit will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
"Our thoughts are with Thomas’s family, especially Thomas’s brother James our colleague, his brother Daniel a former employee, his friends, and all those who loved him during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as a cherished member of the J&B Engineering family. May his gentle soul rest in peace. The Management and Staff of J&B Engineering."
Other tributes have been paid to Mr Lagan, who was described by one friend as a "gentle giant" and "lovely young man".
Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 6.45am, we received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Leon and a grey Volkswagen Bora on the Pomeroy Road.
“Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the male driver of one of the vehicles was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“A woman was also transferred to hospital for treatment for her injuries.
“The Pomeroy Road, which had been closed at its junctions with the Drum Road and Drumnacross Road, as we conducted a forensic examination, has now re-opened.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 235 of 10/10/25.”
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 235 10/10/25, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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