56-year-old motorcyclist dies following Co. Antrim crash
He has been named as Philip Taylor from the Newtownabbey area.
A 56-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash in Broughshane.
Police say the incident involving a motorcycle happened yesterday evening in the Knockan Road area.
Emergency services attended, and sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has been named as Philip Taylor from the Newtownabbey area.
Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report of a serious road traffic collision, involving a motorcycle, in the Knockan Road area, shortly after 6.50pm.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from our partner emergency services and sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
“He was 56-year-old Philip Taylor from the Newtownabbey area.
"The road was closed for some time, but has since reopened.
“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision, and we would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist us.
"The number to call is 101, quoting reference 1625 of 16/5/25. Alternatively, you can report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."