A woman in her 50s has died after being struck by a car in Limavady, County Londonderry, with police confirming she was treated at the scene before succumbing to her injuries. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said officers responded to reports of the collision on the Drumrane Road area at approximately 14:50 BST on Sunday. Ambulance crews attended and provided treatment, but the woman died a short time afterwards.
Drumrane Road was shut for a period following the crash and has since been reopened to traffic.
How did the road closure unfold?
Emergency services were already at the scene when the closure took effect, according to local reporting, which initially described the crash as a serious road traffic collision before the death was confirmed. Traffic monitoring service TrafficWatchNI reported that the road was closed from the Baranailt Road end while the incident was dealt with, before later confirming it had reopened.
What further details have emerged about the victim?
According to the Irish News, the woman was a pedestrian in her 50s, and the collision was reported to police at around 2:50pm on Sunday. This detail clarifies that the crash involved a car striking someone on foot rather than a collision between vehicles.
What happens next?
Police continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information about the collision to come forward. No inquest date or further police update has yet been made public.
Key Facts
- The collision occurred on Drumrane Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, at about 14:50 BST on Sunday.
- The victim, a pedestrian in her 50s, died a short time after being treated at the scene.
- The road was closed from the Baranailt Road end before reopening.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and information.
