Northern Ireland

Elderly pedestrian dies following Co Antrim crash

The woman aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital but has since died from her injuries

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed for witnesses
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed for witnesses (Niall Carson/PA)

A woman in her 80s has died following a crash in Co Antrim earlier this month.

The collision between a car and a pedestrian happened on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, January 13.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital but has since died from her injuries.

Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly before 6.15pm we received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Ateca and a pedestrian.

“Officers attended, and the pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital, however has since died from her injuries.

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“Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are investigating and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact detectives.”