Antrim crash victim named

53-year-old Lee McCormick was from the Ballymena area

Lee was riding a motorcycle which collided with a lorry
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 17th Jan 2025
Last updated 17th Jan 2025

The man who died in a crash in Antrim yesterday was 53-year-old Lee McCormick from Ballymena.

The motorcyclist died at the scene on the Steeple Road on Thursday morning.

Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: "At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry. The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

"The Steeple Road, which was closed for a number of hours has since reopened to traffic.

"Enquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to contact police at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 325 16/01/25."

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