Man in his 30s dies following crash in Co Antrim

It happened overnight in the Ballyrobert Road area of Ballyclare.

It happened overnight in the Ballyrobert Road area of Ballyclare.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 26th May 2024
Last updated 26th May 2024

A man who sadly died following a single vehicle crash, has been named as 33-year-old Stephen Carmichael from the Ballyclare area.

33-year-old Stephen Carmichael from the Ballyclare area.

It happened shortly before midnight.

Police officers attended the scene, as well as the Ambulance and Fire service.

A police spokesperson said: "We received a report shortly before midnight, that a black Volkswagen had been involved in a collision.

"Our officers attended, alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

"Sadly, a man aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene."

Ballyrobert Road was closed for a time, but has since reopened.

Officers are appealing for information. They are asking anyone who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available, to get in contact with them at the Collision Investigation Unit in Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 2011 of 25/05/24.