Steven McDowell named as motorcyclist who died at scene of Co Down crash

A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Down.

He has been named by police as 26-year-old Steven McDowell from the Donaghadee area.

The collision, involving a van and motorcycle, occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening, May 22 on the Killaughey Road, Donaghadee.

Sergeant Miller-Devlin said: "Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle died at the scene from his injuries.”

26-year-old Steven McDowell from the Donaghadee area.placeholder image
26-year-old Steven McDowell from the Donaghadee area.

The road remains closed to motorists on Tuesday morning.

"A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing, added Sergeant Miller-Devlin said.

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