Noah Karran who died in accident in Co Derry
Noah Karran (18) died after the single-vehicle accident on the Learmount Road on Thursday.
A family notice described him as a “precious son”, “loving brother”, “beautiful grandson” and “loving boyfriend”.
Requiem mass will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, at noon on Monday, with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Karran, including by his former school, St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College in Claudy.
It said: “Our college community has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of former pupil Noah Karran, who was only 18 years old … we will keep Noah’s family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.”
Another friend described him as “the most kind-hearted person I’ve ever known”.
Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson said the community was “in shock”.
“My immediate thoughts are with Noah’s family and friends as they come to terms with this tremendous loss,” she said. “It is absolutely devastating that another young person from our city has died on our roads.”
Last month cousins Kían Dawson-Kirk (16) and Eoghan Dawson (20), also from Derry, died in an accident at Quigley’s Point, Co Donegal.
Some 71 people lost their lives on local roads in 2023 — the highest number of deaths for eight years. This year’s death toll is currently 41.
Earlier this week Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd launched a new road safety strategy.
The Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030 focuses on safe roads, safe vehicles and safe people.
Mr O’Dowd said the strategy is aimed at ensuring “zero road deaths by 2050, or a significant reduction in deaths by 2050”.
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