Man dies following collision between car and lorry in Co Antrim

By Rebecca Black, PA

A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim.

Robert Lee, 49, from the Ballymoney area, had been driving a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry on the Frosses Road in Ballymena at around 11.20pm on Thursday night.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

Roads Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said Mr Lee sadly passed away at the scene.

“Officers attended a report of a collision involving a Scania lorry and a silver Honda Civic, together with colleagues from partner emergency services,” she said.

“The driver of the car, 49-year-old Robert Lee, who was from the Ballymoney area, sadly passed away at the scene.”

“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 inquiries.

“Please call 101, quoting reference number 1888 of 19/09/24, or you can also submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.”