Lee McCormick (53) named as victim of Antrim road tragedy

The man who died after a traffic collision in the Steeple Road area of Antrim on Thursday (January 16) has been named by police.

He was 53-year-old Lee McCormick from the Ballymena area.

Lee McCormick. Photo provided by PSNIplaceholder image
Lee McCormick. Photo provided by PSNI

In a statement, Inspector Cherith Adair, of the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry. The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

“The Steeple Road, which was closed for a number of hours has since reopened to traffic.

“Enquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to contact police at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 325 16/01/25.”

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