Traffic & Travel: A man has died following an RTC on the Frosses Road Ballymena last night - 3rd road death reported in 24 hours
A man has died as a result of an road traffic collision on the Frosses Road Ballymena
The PSNI have confirmed that a man has died following a road traffic collision which occurred on the Frosses Road, Ballymena, shortly before 11.20pm yesterday, Thursday September 19.
This is the third road death reported in 24 hours
Richard Maze, 70, died after a hit and run incident in Fermanagh while Daniel McCallister died after a crash on the Cladymilltown Road to the south of Markethill, Co Armagh
Roads Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers attended a report of a collision involving a Scania lorry and a silver Honda Civic, together with colleagues from partner emergency services.
“The driver of the car, 49-year-old Robert Lee, who was from the Ballymoney area, sadly passed away at the scene.
“Frosses Road was closed overnight, and has now re-opened to motorists.
“Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses, or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage, who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
“Please call 101, quoting reference number 1888 of 19/09/24, or you can also submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport."