04/06/2018

Appeal Issued After Motorcyclist Injured In L'Derry Crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist sustained life changing injuries when his vehicle struck a tree in L'Derry.

The collision happened in the Tobermore Road area of Draperstown at around 3.30pm on Sunday, 03 June.

The PSNI are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the road or who may have seen the Yamaha motorcycle at any time before the crash.

(CD/LM)

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