A missing driver has been located after a crash that sent a woman to the hospital, easing concerns for his safety
Shane Donnelly, 26, was last seen on January 14. Police launched a manhunt to find him. They used helicopters and dogs to help in the search.
Finally, on January 19, police announced they found him. They shared the news on their Facebook page. They said they spoke to Shane and he was okay.
Before he was found, police released a new photo of him. He was involved in a crash on the A7 near Selkirk. The accident happened around 7:10 PM on January 14.
When emergency services arrived, they found a woman hurt. But Shane was nowhere to be seen, which raised alarms. The woman was taken to Borders General Hospital, but her condition is still unknown.
Shane’s mom, Maggie Barr, was worried sick. She posted on Facebook asking for help to find her son. She said, “If anyone sees or hears from my son, please get in touch.”
Police were concerned Shane might have been hurt in the crash. They wanted to find him quickly to make sure he was safe. They asked locals to check their sheds and outbuildings in case he took shelter.