Armoy crash victim named as police appeal for information
A man who died in a Co Antrim crash on Sunday has been named as Michael Scally. The 34-year-old from the Ballycastle area died following a single-vehicle collision in Armoy on December 10. The PSNI[1] were called to the incident in Armoy on Sunday evening after 11:30pm.
The crash involving a silver Peugeot 207 occurred within the vicinity of the Coolkeeran Road. Emergency services attended the incident and first aid was provided at the scene before he was taken to hospital where he later died. Officers confirmed that no other passengers were present during the incident.
In a previous statement, the PSNI said: “A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding what happened is ongoing.
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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice[4]. “Officers would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available to contact them at the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 1912 10/12/23.” Michael was the second death on Northern Ireland roads at the weekend after a cyclist died after a collision on The New Line in Carrickfergus on Sunday morning.
SDLP Deputy Mayor councillor Margaret Anne McKillop has offered her condolences to the family and friends of Michael Scally Councillor McKillop said:”I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Michael Scally following his tragic death at the weekend. It is never easy to lose a loved one, particularly in circumstances like these and my heart goes out to them.
“Mr Scally was from the Ballycastle area and I know that the community will be reeling from his death at such a young age.
This is a tight-knit area and people here will support the Scally family in any way they can as they come to terms with their loss.”
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