04/11/2024

Armagh Road Death Victim Named

A man who died following a road traffic collision in Crossmaglen has been named by police as Anthony James Atkins.

The 36 year-old, who lived in the area but was originally from England, was lying in the roadway when he was struck by a car shortly after midnight on Friday night, November 1, into Saturday morning.

The driver of the car remained at the scene and has been assisting police with their investigation.
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Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: "I would firstly like to offer my condolences to Anthony's family and friends at this terrible time.

"In order to complete a full investigation on their behalf I would continue to appeal for anyone who was travelling on the Cullaville Road on Friday night/ early Saturday morning around the time of the collision and who saw anything or captured dash-cam footage which could assist us with our enquiries, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 2078 01/11/24.

"I would also ask anyone who met Anthony earlier on Friday and who could help us trace his movements throughout the evening to please get in touch."

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