Ballymoney community 'shocked and saddened' after death of 57-year-old man in road traffic collision
A councillor has stated how the local community is shocked and saddened after a 57-year-old man from Ballymoney was tragically killed in a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Thursday.
David Elder, who was from Armour Avenue in the town, sadly succumbed to his injuries following the collision on the Windyhill Road between Limavady and Coleraine.
Mr Elder sadly passed away at the scene of the collision which was reported shortly after 9.45am and involved a lorry and a white Peugeot Partner van.
Speaking to the News Letter, local DUP councillor Darryl Wilson passed on his condolences.
He said: “I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to David’s family and friends at this sad time.
"The community here in Ballymoney is in shock at the heartbreaking news.
"I didn’t know David personally but I will keep his loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.”
A death notice reads how Mr Elder was the “beloved son of Robert and Jean, much loved father of Gary and David, dear granda of Aveaha, brother of Gary and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and nephew.”
It adds that he will be “lovingly remembered."
Funeral details are to be published at a later date.
Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this collision.
"We are particularly keen to hear from persons who witnessed the collision or captured dash-cam footage which may assist with our enquiries. If you can assist please contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 381 20/11/25.”