Family 'devastated' as PSNI confirm tragic death of 26-year-old motorcyclist in Co Antrim crash
The father of a 26-year-old man, who died in a crash in Co. Antrim, says the family are “devastated” by his tragic passing.
Jamie Fleming, aged 26, of the Ballyclare area, sadly died following the two-vehicle road traffic collision in the area of Doagh yesterday (July 17).
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report at around 1.40pm of a collision involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a blue Skoda Enyaq in the Ballymena Road area of Doagh at the junction of Deer Park Road.
“Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, however, sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The Ballymena Road, which was closed for a time, has since reopened.”
Mr Fleming’s father, Alan, confirmed the heartbreaking news on his Facebook page.
He wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden and tragic passing of my son Jamie Fleming as the result of a road accident in Doagh.
“We are devastated by this loss. We appreciate your love and support.”
Ballyclare Secondary School paid tribute to their former pupil, by writing on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our former pupil, Jamie Fleming, following a road traffic accident in Doagh earlier today.
“Jamie will be remembered fondly by many within our school community, and our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends and all who knew and loved him at this difficult time.”
Meanwhile, Ballyclare High School added on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic passing of Jamie, the son of our Governor, Mr Alan Fleming.
“On behalf of our entire school community, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Alan and the entire Fleming family at this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
A death notice reads: “Deeply loved son of Cathy and Alan, much loved brother of Dan and partner Leah, Lauren and partner Adam, devoted Uncle Jamie of Joseph and Hollie, and dear grandson of Brian and the late Ray.”
A service will be held in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Wednesday, July 22 at 11am.
Detective Inspector Stewart added: “Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 827 of 17/07/26.”
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/