07/06/2023

Second Man Dies In Crumlin Collision

Police have launched an investigation after a second man died following a collision in Crumlin on 31 May.

Matthew Anderson, aged 28, was critically injured in the crash on the Moira Road.

He was taken to hospital to be treated however he has since died from his injuries.

Robert Laverty, aged 74, died at the scene.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage taken in the area around the time of the collision.

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