Ballymena victim in Castledawson crash named

The woman who died following a road crash near Castledawson yesterday (Saturday, February 11), has been named.

She was 74-year-old Alice Smylie, from the Ballymena area,

Alice Smylie. INBT 52-902Hplaceholder image
Alice Smylie. INBT 52-902H

She died after a two-vehicle crash on the Hillhead Road just after 10:40am on Saturday morning, police confirmed.

Three men were taken to hospital following the crash but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Hillhead Road near Castledawson. Photo: Googleplaceholder image
Hillhead Road near Castledawson. Photo: Google

Police said the collision happened near the Creagh Road and involved a red Kia Soul and a black Mazda.

They are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Magherafelt police station on the non-emergency 101 number..

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