Man dies and two young children in hospital following Co Antrim crash

It happened in Broughshane

41 year old Connor McNeill from the Glenarm area died at the scene
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 8th May 2024

A man has died and two young children remain in hospital after a crash in Broughshane in County Antrim.

It happened yesterday afternoon on the Carnlough Road.

Police say 41 year old Connor McNeill from the Glenarm area died at the scene after the car he was driving went off the carriageway.

No other vehicles were involved.

ren remain in hospital after a crash in Broughshane in County Antrim.

It happened yesterday afternoon on the Carnlough Road.

Police say 41 year old Connor McNeill from the Glenarm area died at the scene after the car he was driving went off the carriageway.

No other vehicles were involved.

Inspector Adair from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit said, “41 year old Connor McNeill, from the Glenarm area, was driving a grey Nissan X-Trail on the Carnlough Road when it left the carriageway shortly before 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.”

“Sadly, Connor was pronounced dead at the scene and two young children, passengers in the car, were taken to hospital following the collision where they remain receiving treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.”

“ Carnlough Road was closed for a number of hours following the collision and has now re-opened.”

"An investigation is underway and I would ask anyone travelling in the area at the time of the collision to review any dash-cam footage they may have captured and make contact with the PSNI Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield by calling 101, quoting reference number 1089 07/05/24.”

"You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."