27/01/2025

Woman Dies Following Collision In Newtownabbey

A woman has died in hospital following a collision on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, 13th January.

Shortly before 6.15pm, police received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Ateca and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital but has since died as a result of her injuries.

Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses. Inspector Cherith Adair said: "Shortly before 6.15pm we received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Ateca and a pedestrian.
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"Officers attended, and the pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital, however has since died from her injuries.

"Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are investigating and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with footage that could assist with enquiries, is asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1306 of 13/01/25."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.


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