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20/07/2004
Downpatrick road victim named
The man who died following a road traffic collision in Downpatrick yesterday has been named locally as 41-year-old John McCormick.
Mr McCormick was driving a green Landrover along Bells Hill at around 8am when his vehicle collided with a Scania lorry and a red van.
He was immediately taken to hospital along with the drivers of the two other vehicles and a passenger in the landrover. However, Mr McCormick was pronounced dead on arrival. None of the other victims are believed to be in serious condition.
Detectives in Downpatrick have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 028 4461 5011.
(MB)
Mr McCormick was driving a green Landrover along Bells Hill at around 8am when his vehicle collided with a Scania lorry and a red van.
He was immediately taken to hospital along with the drivers of the two other vehicles and a passenger in the landrover. However, Mr McCormick was pronounced dead on arrival. None of the other victims are believed to be in serious condition.
Detectives in Downpatrick have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 028 4461 5011.
(MB)
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