Man (61) dies following two-vehicle crash between Cookstown and Moneymore

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a traffic collision on the dual carriageway between Cookstown and Moneymore in January.
By Valerie Martin
Published 21st Feb 2024, 14:44 BST
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The two-vehicle crash, involving a white Citroen Berlingo van and silver Honda Civic, took place shortly after 8,20am on Sunday, January 21.

Police attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

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A 61-year-old man, who was the driver of the Honda Civic, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. Police have confirmed he subsequently passed away at his home address on Saturday, February 3.

Police investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Sunday, January 21 have confirmed a man has sadly died. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).Police investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Sunday, January 21 have confirmed a man has sadly died. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).
Police investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Sunday, January 21 have confirmed a man has sadly died. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).
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A PSNI spokesperson said: “Our investigation is continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage available to get in contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 375 21/01/24.

"We are especially keen to hear from the driver of a lorry who was travelling Moneymore bound at the time of the collision.”

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