Gardai at the scene of the fatal crash in Ballybofey, Co Donegal this morning. PIC: NORTHWEST NEWS PIX

ANOTHER family is in mourning as a result of a death on Donegal’s death roads after a 19-year-old girl was killed this morning.

She was the front seat passenger in the car – the 19-year-old male driver received minor injuries.

Gardaí say they are investigating the single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Dreenan,Ballybofey at approximately 4.25am this morning

A Garda spokesman said: “A 19 year old female front seat passenger was fatally injured when the car she was travelling in hit a ditch, the 19 year old male driver was injured.

“He is believed to have minor injuries. No other persons were involved.”

The spokesman added: “The road is now closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was travelling in the area who may have information about the incident to contact them.”