Man & woman in their 20s killed in Co Antrim crash

Police have released the names of 2 people killed in a car crash close to Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.

25-year-old Owen McMullan, from Armoy, and 21 year Brigid Wilkinson, from Ballycastle, were involved in a 2-car collision on Friday evening on the Moyarget Road.

Constable McKeever said: “The two-vehicle collision took place on the Moyarget Road and involved a blue Honda and silver Ford. It was reported to police just after 4.50pm.

“Sadly, both Brigid and Owen were pronounced dead at the scene.

“We would ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured dash cam footage that could assist our enquiries, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1274 of 12/02/21.”

A female passenger was taken to hospital where she remains receiving treatment.