PSNIA teenage boy who was significantly injured after a quad bike he was using crashed in Eglinton, County Londonderry has died, police have confirmed.
Isaac Roxborough, 14, from Burnfoot, Dungiven, was concerned in a single-vehicle collision on the Ballygudden Highway on Tuesday morning.
He died in hospital from his accidents on Wednesday, the Police Service of Northern Eire (PSNI) have stated.
An investigation is now underway into the circumstances of the crash.
Insp Cherith Adair stated: “Our ideas are very a lot with the household at this extremely unhappy time, Isaac was simply 14 years-old”.
Police are eager to listen to from anybody who noticed the crimson Honda quad on the Ballygudden Highway, earlier than 11:30 BST on Tuesday.
‘At all times had a smile on his face’
In a put up on social media, Moneydig Younger Conquerors Flute Band stated they have been devastated by Isaac’s demise.
“Isaac had been part of our band since he was a wee nipper, first as an enthusiastic cymbal participant and over the past couple of years as a gifted facet drummer,” the put up learn.
“At all times with a smile and a form phrase for everybody, he might be fondly remembered by everybody related to the band.”
Newtowne Soccer Membership in Limavady additionally paid tribute to their former participant.
“It’s with nice disappointment and remorse that we now have discovered of the tragic passing of our ex-player Isaac Roxborough,” they stated.
Isaac had been a part of Newtowne Youths soccer membership for a number of years, enjoying commonly at seven, 9, and 11-a-side.
“He all the time had a smile on his face, no matter the consequence. He gave his all in each match he performed.”
Newtowne Youths handed on their condolences to his entire household circle and stated they’re all of their ideas at this troublesome time.
From the scene: BBC Information NI reporter Keiron Tourish
There’s a palpable sense of shock and disappointment within the village of Eglinton after the quad bike accident on the Ballygudden Highway, simply off the primary avenue within the village.
It’s understood the accident occurred on a bend within the street as {the teenager} was coming down the hill on the quad bike.
Additionally it is understood he was given preliminary help by workers from the close by Eglinton Medical Centre.
Harm to the hedgerow on the slender rural street the place the accident occurred is clearly seen to passing motorists.
It’s an space with many farming households.
