Young man dies in Ballycastle collision

The Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance attended but he died from his injuries at the scene.

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Author: James GouldPublished 14th Aug 2023
Last updated 14th Aug 2023

A young man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Whitepark Road area of Ballycastle.

Police confirmed that his green Kawasaki Ninja bike was in collision with a black Toyota Yaris shortly after 5pm on Sunday evening, 13th August close to the Carnduff Park junction.

Sergeant Green of the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance. Sadly, a young man died at the scene from his injuries.

“A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing. As part of this, the Whitepark Road was closed for a period of time and has since reopened.

“We would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1330 13/08/23.”