A 52-year-old motorcyclist has been killed following a collision on a County Antrim road on Wednesday evening.
Philip McMeekan, from Comber in County Down, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Triumph Rocket motorcycle crashed on the Shore Road in Carrickfergus. Emergency services, including police, attended the incident but were unable to save him.
What happened?
Police received notification of the collision at approximately 19:25 BST on Wednesday. The Shore Road was temporarily closed to allow emergency responders to work at the scene and conduct their initial investigation. The road has since reopened to traffic.
What are police asking for?
Investigators are seeking information from members of the public who may have witnessed the crash or captured footage on dashcam equipment. Anyone with relevant information has been urged to contact the police with details that could assist the ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding McMeekan's death.
Key Facts
- The victim was identified as Philip McMeekan, aged 52, from Comber, County Down
- The collision involved a Triumph Rocket motorcycle on the Shore Road in Carrickfergus
- Emergency services attended the scene on Wednesday at approximately 19:25 BST
- Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage from the incident
