Woman (21) dies following road crash

The PSNI have named the victim as Lydia Ross.
Woman (21) dies following road crash

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A 21-year-old woman has died following a road crash in Co Derry.

The PSNI said the victim was Lydia Ross from the Ballymoney area.

The single vehicle collision occurred in Aghadowey.

A PSNI statement said: “Lydia Ross, 21, who was from the Ballymoney area, sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a blue Peugeot 207 in the Curragh Road area, which occurred shortly after 10.15pm yesterday evening, Thursday December 28.

“She was taken to hospital for treatment, but sadly passed away from her injuries.

“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting reference number 1887 of 28/12/23.”

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