14/04/2021

Investigation Launches After Woman Struck By Car In Ballymena

An investigation has launched after a woman was injured father she was struck by a car just outside Ballymena on just after 8.40am on Tuesday, 13 April.

There woman was taken to hospital following the incident which happened on the Woodtown Road.

The PSNI have not ruled out the possibility of a hit and run incident.

Sergeant Jock Toal said: "We believe, at this time, however, the offending vehicle may be a blue Ford Fiesta and we’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened and who may have recorded dash cam footage.

"In particular, we want to hear from anyone who may have seen what we believe to have been the vehicle involved on the following roads: Edenbane Road, between Garvagh and Kilrea; Bann Road and Craigs Road, between Kilrea and Cullybackey, and Ballymena Road and Cullybackey Road between Cullybackey and Ballymena.

"If you were travelling on these roads from 8am onwards and think you saw what we believe to have been the offending vehicle, call us on 101, quoting reference number 247 of 13/04/21."

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