Young motorcycle collision victim in Co Armagh named

The young motorcyclist who died following a collision with a tractor in Co Armagh has been named.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Apr 2017, 18:33 GMT

Updated 9th May 2017, 19:06 GMT

Police at the scene on the Ballymacanallen Road outside Gilford.
Photo:Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker Press — Police at the scene on the Ballymacanallen Road outside Gilford. Photo:Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker Press

He was 21-year-old James Campbell who lived in the Gilford area where the accident occurred.

It took place on the Ballymacanallen Road around 1.25pm on Wednesday (April 19).

Specialist accident investigators spent several hours examining the scene.

PSNI Inspector Gregory Beckett has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling on the Ballymacanallen Road at around 1.20pm or who witnessed the collision. Please call 101, quoting reference 581 19/04/17.”

James Campbell PSNI