Appeal to bring body of Tyrone hit and run victim home to Lithuania as police still search for driver

by Gráinne Connolly

A fundraiser has been set up by the family of Edmundas Cizauskas who was recently killed in a hit and run incident in  Dungannon. 

They're trying to raise money so they can bring his body back to Lithuania, where the 46 year old was originally from but had lived in the Dungannon area for several years. 

Edmundas died last Tuesday 30th January, after he was struck by an unknown car on the Killyman Road. 

Unfortunately, the vehicle failed to stop at the scene. 

On the 'gofundme' page set up one of the family members said it was "really unexpected news" that hit them last week. 

They went on, "we have never thought it would be one of our family members, would never wish for anyone to hear such horrible news. 

"He was such a sweet and caring person who would never hurt a fly, anyone who knows Edmundas would know him as loving and caring person who would help his friends in need." 

They've also said that anyone who would like to say goodbye to Edmundas before he goes back to his home town in Lithuania for a funeral, are welcome to see him from 12-2 and 6-8 this weekend (Friday 9th-Sun 11th Feb). 

The page has almost reached its target goal of £500, as it currently sits at £480. 

For those who would like to donate go to: 

https://www.gofundme.com/take-me-home-safe

Meanwhile, one week on from the incident, police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses today since the driver or the cause is still unknown. 

A spokesperson for the PSNI said:

"I am appealing to the driver of the vehicle, or the occupants of the car, to do the right thing and come forward to the police. 

"I am also appealing for any drivers who were in the area at the time and have dash cams on their vehicles to check their footage, and anyone who was travelling on the Killyman road around the time of the collision and who witnessed anything to contact local police in Dungannon or the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference 1263 of 30/01/18."