A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car in Co Antrim on Monday evening.
Andrew Agnew (53) died in hospital a short time after the collision on Frosses Road in Dunloy.
His Triumph motorcycle collided with a grey Volkswagen Polo at the junction of Frosses Road and Station Road at around 8.20pm.
In a post on social media, his wife Wendy Agnew, said he had a left “a big hole in our hearts”.
“We grew up through our 20s, 30s and 40s and half of our 50s. You were a brilliant dad and grandad xxxxx you were also my love and protector all these years,” the post read.
“You always made me feel safe when you wrapped those big arms around me xxxxx sleep easy Andrew pet until we meet again xxxxx
“Night night my big man xxxx I will carry you in my heart forever xxxxxxxx.”
His son, Ryan Agnew, also took to social media to pay tribute to his father.
“Can’t believe I have to write this. Feeling so many different emotions right now. Thank you for always being there for us through thick and thin,” he said.
“Thanks for being our dad we couldn’t have asked for a better one. We will always love and miss you everyday.”
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 dashcam or other footage that could assist their enquiries.
