Man (62) dies after car hits tree

A 62-year-old man has died after his car struck a tree in County Armagh.

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 12th Jan 2018
Last updated 12th Jan 2018

Arthur Patrick Lavery was killed in the collision on the Bessbrook Road near Markethill on Thursday afternoon.

He was from the Poyntzpass area.

Constable Michael McNee said: “The collision occurred just before 2.45pm when a silver coloured Seat Alhambra left the road and struck a tree.

"The road was closed for a number of hours following the collision, but has since re-opened.

"We would ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has any information, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 703 11/01/18."