Pensioner killed in Bushmills car crash
A man in his 80s has died after a one-car crash in Bushmills on Saturday, police have said.
The PSNI said the collision, which involved a red Ford Kuga Titanium car, happened at around 2.35pm in the Carnbore Road area in the countryside to the south of the Co Antrim village.
The man, who has not been named, has been described by local politicians as a respected member of the community who was widely known around Bushmills.
It’s understood he used to work as a school bus driver, making him a familiar face in the area.
Talking of the incident, PSNI Chief Inspector Simpson said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.
“The driver, a male in his 80s, was taken to hospital, where he sadly passed away a short time afterwards.
“The Carnbore Road was closed for a time at the junction with Haw Road, but has since reopened.”
The PSNI have asked for any witnesses to the collision, or who anyone who may have digital footage of the area that could assist with the police’s ongoing investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 779 of 03/01/26.