Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Co Antrim

Police have appealed for information about the incident in Dunloy on Monday evening.
Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Co Antrim

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A 53-year-old man has died following a collision between a motorbike and a car in Co Antrim.

Police have named the victim as Andrew Agnew.

The PSNI has appealed for information following the collision between the Triumph motorcycle and a grey Volkswagen Polo on the Frosses Road in Dunloy on Monday evening.

Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Motorcyclist 53-year-old Andrew Agnew sadly died in hospital a short time after the collision, which occurred at the junction of Frosses Road and Station Road at around 8.20pm.

“Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage that could assist their enquiries.”

More in this section

Former Irish Examiner columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania Former Irish Examiner columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania
Fireworks launched at gardaí, Garda van set alight, in clash with protesters at Citywest Fireworks launched at gardaí, Garda van set alight, in clash with protesters at Citywest
Irish presidential election ‘I hardly know what day it is,’ says Humphreys over O’Farrell inquiry vote query

Sponsored Content

Every stone tells a story Every stone tells a story
Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise
Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more