Windyhill Road: Man dies following road traffic collision between Limavady and Coleraine

A man has died following a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a van outside Coleraine on Thursday.

The crash took place on the Windyhill Road, between Limavady and Coleraine.

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Windyhill Road, between Limavady and Coleraine, on Thursday, November 20. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).placeholder image
Police have confirmed that a man has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Windyhill Road, between Limavady and Coleraine, on Thursday, November 20. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly after 9.45am, on Thursday morning, of a collision involving a lorry and a white Peugeot Partner van.

"Our officers attended, along with our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, however, the driver of the van, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

"Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this collision. We are particularly keen to hear from persons who witnessed the collision or captured dash-cam footage which may assist with our enquiries. If you can assist please contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 381 20/11/25.”

The Windyhill Road, which was closed at its junctions with the Bolea Road and Greenhall Highway roundabout, has since reopened.

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