Police name victim of Ballymena collision as 22-year old Katya Watson

Police have confirmed the death of a woman following a three-vehicle road traffic collision last Friday afternoon.

22-year old Katya Watson was from the Coleraine area.

Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to get in touch.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report at approximately 12.15pm (on Friday December 8th) of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa, a grey BMW 430D and blue Volvo XC90 on the Lisnevenagh Road.

“Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from other emergency services and first aid was provided at the scene.

“Sadly, the driver of the Corsa has since passed away from her injuries in hospital.

“We would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available to get in contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 701 08/12/23.

“We are especially keen to hear from the driver of a blue BMW who was driving in the southbound lane at the time of the collision.”

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