Northern Ireland

Woman, 21, and male pedestrian die in separate road collisions

The PSNI have named the victim as Lydia Ross.

Lydia Ross died following a road crash in Aghadowey
Lydia Ross died following a road crash in Aghadowey

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 on Thursday.

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.

“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.”

The PSNI said a man died following a road traffic collision in Co Down on Friday
The PSNI said a man died following a road traffic collision in Co Down on Friday (Niall Carson/PA)

Meanwhile, police confirmed that a man died following a road traffic collision in the Mayobridge area of Co Down on Friday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Shortly after 6am, police received a report of a collision at Hilltown Road involving a male pedestrian and a grey coloured Audi A4.

“The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, sadly passed away at the scene.

“The road was closed for a period of time but has since reopened.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time of the collision, or who has any dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 247 of 29/12/23.”