Jamie Fleming: Tributes paid to 'deeply loved' son who passed away in Doagh road crash

Jamie Fleming, who was 26, was riding a motorbike near Doagh on Friday afternoon when a collision took place with a car. Sadly he passed away at the scene.

His father Alan, a well-known Ballyclare funeral director, shared the tragic news on social media.

"It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden and tragic passing of my son Jamie Fleming as the result of a road accident in Doagh,” he said.

"We are devastated by this loss. We appreciate your love and support.”

A family notice remembers Mr Fleming, who lived in the Doagh area, as a “deeply loved son of Cathy and Alan, much loved brother of Dan and partner Leah, Lauren and partner Adam, devoted Uncle Jamie of Joseph and Hollie, and dear grandson of Brian and the late Ray.

"The stories will be told, the laughs will be shared. You’ll never be forgotten.”

The tragedy has led to thousands of people from across the wider Ballyclare community and further afield taking to social media to share their shock and offer sincere condolences to the family circle.

Among the many messages of sympathy were fond memories shared by staff at Mr Fleming’s former schools in Ballyclare.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our past pupil, Jamie Fleming, who tragically lost his life following a road traffic collision outside Doagh,” a post from Fairview Primary School said.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jamie's parents, Cathy and Alan, his siblings, Dan and Lauren, and the wider family circle during this incredibly difficult time.”

Ballyclare Secondary School posted: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our former pupil, Jamie Fleming, following a road traffic accident in Doagh.

"Jamie will be remembered fondly by many within our school community, and our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends and all who knew and loved him at this difficult time.”

Mr Fleming’s funeral service will be held in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Wednesday, July 22 at 11am.

Donations in his memory may be made to Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 9334 4242).

Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed Friday’s collision to come forward.

Detective Inspector Stewart from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report at around 1.40pm of a collision involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a blue Skoda Enyaq in the Ballymena Road area of Doagh at the junction of Deer Park Road.

"Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, however, sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation, including dashcam or other footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 827 of 17/07/26.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/