Elderly pedestrian dies following crash in County Londonderry

The man in his 70s was walking in the village of Knockcloghrim near Maghera

The man sadly died from his injuries at the scene
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 5th Jul 2023

Police have confirmed that a man in his 70’s has died following a road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road.

It happened in Knockcloghrim yesterday (Tuesday) evening.

The PSNI received a report of a collision involving a red Peugeot 207 car and a male pedestrian shortly after 11.30pm.

Officers attended along with paramedics, however, the man sadly died from his injuries at the scene.

Sergeant Green, from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “The road has now reopened and a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway. I would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage which could assist with our investigation to the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 2132 04/07/23.”

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