Motorcyclist David Blayney dies in two vehicle collision

The PSNI has confirmed a man has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena on Wednesday, 22nd November.

Sergeant Miller-Devlin from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “David Blayney, who was 53 and from the Ballymena area, was taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries.

 “He passed away in hospital on Friday, 8th December.

“The collision, involving a Honda motorcycle and Honda CR-Z car occurred at approximately 5.45pm on the Cullybackey Road at the junction with the Teeshan Road.

“Mr Blayney was the rider of the motorcycle.

“A 25-year-old man, arrested following the collision has been bailed to allow for further enquiries.

“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 1419 22/11/23.”