Teenage male in hospital following serious crash involving a scrambler in Co Londonderry

Two men aged 19 and 40 have been arrested.

Two men aged 19 and 40 have been arrested.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 23rd Aug 2025

A teenage male is being treated for injuries following a serious crash in Co Londonderry.

The crash, involving a scrambler and two cars, happened yesterday afternoon in the Ringfort Road area of Derry.

Two men aged 19 and 40 have been arrested.

The rider of the scrambler, a teenage male, was taken for treatment following the collision and he remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Inspector Hughes said: “As part of our investigation into this collision we have arrested two men, aged 19 and 40, on suspicion of including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily injury and grievous bodily harm with intent. The 40 year old has also been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill. Both men are currently in custody.

“I would ask anyone who was travelling in the Ringfort Road area and who witnessed the collision or captured dash-cam footage which could assist with our enquiries, to contact police in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 855 22/08/25.”