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93-Year-Old Dies in Newry Road Collision; Witnesses Sought

12/21/2025

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Patrick Joseph Brady, a 93-year-old local resident, died in a collision on Newry Road in Rathfriland on December 20.
Police were alerted shortly after 10:45 PM.
Emergency services pronounced Brady dead at the scene.
The driver did not sustain serious injuries.
Police are seeking witnesses or digital footage to aid their ongoing investigation after the Newry Road closure.

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Story summary

Patrick Joseph Brady, a 93-year-old local resident, died in a collision on Newry Road in Rathfriland on December 20.
Police were alerted shortly after 10:45 PM.
Emergency services pronounced Brady dead at the scene.
The driver did not sustain serious injuries.
Police are seeking witnesses or digital footage to aid their ongoing investigation after the Newry Road closure.