A man who died in a crash in Ballymena has been named by police as 49-year-old Robert Lee.
Police said the man, who was from the Ballymoney area, passed away at the scene of the crash.
The incident happened on the Frosses Road shortly before 11.20pm on Thursday evening.
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PSNI Roads Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers attended a report of a collision involving a Scania lorry and a silver Honda Civic, together with colleagues from partner emergency services.
“The driver of the car, 49-year-old Robert Lee, who was from the Ballymoney area, sadly passed away at the scene.
“Frosses Road was closed overnight, and has now re-opened to motorists.
“Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses, or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage, who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
“Please call 101, quoting reference number 1888 of 19/09/24.”
It was reported today that an 18-year-old died in hospital earlier this week after a two-vehicle collision in Markethill.
Meanwhile a motorcyclist was killed in a hit and run in Fermanagh yesterday afternoon, with a 70-year-old man charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
News Catch Up – Friday 20 September