02/06/2014
Two Die In Separate Motorcycle Crashes
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding two separate motorcycle crashes in Northern Ireland over the weekend, in which two people died.
A 49-year-old died in Cushendun, County Antrim, when their motorcycle collided with a Suzuki SX4 on the Loughareema Road at around 10:35 on the morning of Saturday 31 May.
Police are also investigating the circumstances of a collision in which a 44-year-old motorcyclist died in Bellaghy, County Londonderry.
The collision on the Deerpark Road was reported to police at around 20:30 on Saturday.
Investigating officers are keen to hear from witnesses and can be contacted by calling the non-emergency number 101.
(IT)
A 49-year-old died in Cushendun, County Antrim, when their motorcycle collided with a Suzuki SX4 on the Loughareema Road at around 10:35 on the morning of Saturday 31 May.
Police are also investigating the circumstances of a collision in which a 44-year-old motorcyclist died in Bellaghy, County Londonderry.
The collision on the Deerpark Road was reported to police at around 20:30 on Saturday.
Investigating officers are keen to hear from witnesses and can be contacted by calling the non-emergency number 101.
(IT)
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