Teenager charged in connection with Dumfries fatal car crash which killed three boys

Tyler Johnston (Left), Ian Cannon (Middle), Finlay Johns (Right) all died in the collision in Dumfries. Credit: Police Scotland

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed three 16-year-old boys.

The crash took place on the A711 Dumfries to Kirkcudbright Road on Wednesday 16 March, 2022.

The incident resulted in the deaths of three 16-year-olds and caused serious injuries to three further men.

Finlay Johns, Ian Cannon and Tyler Johnston, all 16, were travelling in a Honda Civic when the crash occurred at around 12.20am.

They were all pronounced dead at the scene.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the 17-year-old boy is expected to appear in court at a later date.

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