17-year old dies following Cullybackey collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 22nd Oct 2022

A 17-year old boy has died following a traffic collision in Cullybackey.

Police and Fire Service crews responded to a report of a one-vehicle collision in the Cardonaghy Road area just after half past 11 last night.

The victim was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries.

A 17-year old boy has been arrested.

Two other young people, a teenage boy and girl, who were also in the vehicle at the time, were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage.

A police spokesperson said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and the Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or who has dash-cam footage or any other information to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2165 of 21/10/22.”