Police name young man who died following motorbike crash in Antrim
Yesterday at 21:22
The man who died following a serious crash in Co Antrim on Thursday has been named as Ciaran Hurl.
The 26-year old, from the Moortown area of Co Tyrone, was killed when his motorbike was involved in a collision with a lorry in Toomebridge.
The incident occurred earlier today on the Blackpark Road, which has now reopened.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.
"Officers would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact them at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 201 of 17/08/23.”
In a statement earlier, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call at 6.02am and two emergency crews were dispatched to the incident.
A spokesperson added: “Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Antrim Area Hospital Hospital by Ambulance.”