02/10/2026
Man Dies Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Cullybackey
An 82-year-old man has died after a road traffic collision in Cullybackey, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed.
He has been named as Herbie Kelly from the Cullybackey area.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Wednesday, 30th September of a two-vehicle collision in the Ballyconnelly Road area.
"Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Medical treatment was provided to Mr Kelly, however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver involved was taken onward to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be serious.
"The Ballyconnelly Road, which was closed for a time, has now fully reopened."
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to use the witness appeal form at www.reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1817 30/09/26, or call 101.
Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
He has been named as Herbie Kelly from the Cullybackey area.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Wednesday, 30th September of a two-vehicle collision in the Ballyconnelly Road area.
"The Ballyconnelly Road, which was closed for a time, has now fully reopened."
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to use the witness appeal form at www.reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1817 30/09/26, or call 101.
Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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