Co Tyrone: man (23) arrested after motorcyclist (30s) sustains potentially life-changing injuries in Ballygawley collision

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after a motorcyclist sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a road traffic collision at Ballygawley, on Thursday (May 1) evening.

Police are appealing for information following the two-vehicle incident at the Aghnagar Road.

Sergeant Laverty said: “At around 8:25pm, it was reported that a silver coloured KIA car and a motorcycle were involved in the collision. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as potentially life changing.

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Police say motorists should seek an alternate route. Photo: PacemakerPolice say motorists should seek an alternate route. Photo: Pacemaker
Police say motorists should seek an alternate route. Photo: Pacemaker

“A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He remains in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage in relation to the collision, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1793 01/05/25.”

The Aghnagar Road, which was closed following the incident, has reopened.

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