31/05/2004

Motorcyclist dies in road collision

A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Co Londonderry.

The victim named as 35-year-old Bryce Espie of Burnbrae Crescent in Cookstown was travelling along the Moneymore Road between Moneymore and Magherafelt on Sunday when his bike was involved in a collision with a car.

Police are keen to speak to another motorcyclist who they believe may have witnessed the accident which occurred at around 12.35pm.

Anyone who has information is urged to contact police in Magherafelt on 028 7963 3701.

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