02/05/2025
Appeal Following Serious Collision In Ballygawley
Police are appealing for information following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballygawley on Thursday evening (1st May) that left a motorcyclist with potentially life-changing injuries.
The collision, involving a silver KIA car and a motorcycle, occurred on the Aghnagar Road at approximately 8:25 pm.
Sergeant Laverty stated: "The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as potentially life changing."
A 23-year-old man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested at the scene. "He was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He remains in police custody at this time," Sergeant Laverty confirmed.
The Aghnagar Road was closed for a period following the incident to allow for investigation but has since reopened.
Police enquiries are ongoing, and officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, has any information, or possesses relevant dash-cam footage to come forward.
Anyone who can assist the investigation should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1793 01/05/25.
The collision, involving a silver KIA car and a motorcycle, occurred on the Aghnagar Road at approximately 8:25 pm.
Sergeant Laverty stated: "The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as potentially life changing."
The Aghnagar Road was closed for a period following the incident to allow for investigation but has since reopened.
Police enquiries are ongoing, and officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, has any information, or possesses relevant dash-cam footage to come forward.
Anyone who can assist the investigation should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1793 01/05/25.
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