Co Tyrone: motorcyclist seriously injured in road crash

Police say the man has been treated for potentially life-changing injuries

A motorcyclist has undergone treatment for what police said are "potentially life-changing" injuries after a road crash in Co Tyrone.
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 2nd May 2025

A motorcyclist has undergone treatment for what police said are "potentially life-changing" injuries after a road crash in Co Tyrone.

The man in his 30s was taken to hospital after the crash involving a car on the Aghnagar Road area of Ballygawley last night (Thursday).

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving.

Police are appealing for information and a PSNI spokesperson added: "At around 8:25pm, it was reported that a silver coloured KIA car and a motorcycle were involved in the collision.

"The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as potentially life changing.

“A 23 year old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He remains in police custody at this time.

“The Aghnagar Road, which was closed following the incident, has reopened.

“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage in relation to the collision, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1793 01/05/25.”