A MAN has died following a serious single-vehicle crash involving a white Volkswagen Golf in Co Antrim.
The driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the collision and the male passenger was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non life-threatening at this time.
The collision took place on the Ballyhill Road in the Nutts Corner area.
The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance service rushed to the scene after receiving a report of a collision in the area at around 5:50pm.
The Ballyhill Road was closed for a short time as detectives examined the scene but has since reopened.
The PSNI said investigations into the collision are “ongoing” and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Roads Policing Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a white VW Golf in the area at approximately 5.50pm.
“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended, however, the driver of the vehicle sadly died at the scene.
“A male passenger travelling in the vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, not believed to be life threatening at this time.
“The Ballyhill Road was closed while detectives conducted enquiries and has now re-opened.
“The investigation remains ongoing, and we would ask anyone with mobile phone or dash cam footage, or information which might assist, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1615 of 12/07/25.”
WESTMEATH CRASH
The tragic news comes after it was confirmed that the man killed in a crash in Co Westmeath on Wednesday was an American tourist.
Christopher Dedera, who was aged in his 60s and from Texas, died in the two-vehicle road collision near Ballinalack.
He was rushed to Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, where he later died from his injuries.
It is believed that one line of inquiry is that Mr Dedera may have had a medical episode while driving.
Paying tribute Councillor Paul Hogan said: “The local community are very saddened at this tragedy.
“I want to praise the emergency services who attended the scene.
“All our thoughts and prayers are with everyone concerned.”
Sinn Fein Councillor David Jones said: “My condolences go to the man’s friends and family at this sad time.
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