Police name victim of weekend crash in Armoy

34 year old Michael Scally was from the Ballycastle area

Armoy crash victim Michael Scally
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 12th Dec 2023

The man who died in a crash in Armoy at the weekend has been named by police as 34 year old Michael Scally from the Ballycastle area.

The single vehicle collision happened in the Coolkeeran Road area on Sunday night (10th Dec).

A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding what happened is ongoing.

Sergeant Miller-Devlin from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly after 11.30pm of a collision within the vicinity of the Coolkeeran Road, involving a silver Peugeot 207.”

“Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from other emergency services and first aid was provided at the scene.

“A man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries where he sadly passed away. There were no other passengers in the vehicle.”

“Local diversions were in place for a time – however the road has since reopened to traffic. A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding what happened is ongoing.”

“Officers would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available to contact them at the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 1912 10/12/23.”