Pensioner dies after three-vehicle crash in Ballymena

He died in hospital on Friday after the crash last week

An 80-year-old man has died after a crash in Co Antrim last week.

Robert Bamber from Ballymena was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the Moorsfields Road area on Wednesday, September 10.

He was taken to hospital for his injuries after the collision and the PSNI has confirmed he died yesterday.

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A spokesperson said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm a man has died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena.

“He was 80-year-old Robert Russell Bamber from the Ballymena area, who was known by his family and friends as Roy.”

Enquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed the collision or has CCTV or other footage which could assist is asked to contact Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101 quoting reference number 1396 10/09/25.

Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 7.05pm on Wednesday, 10th September it was reported a blue Toyota Aygo, a white Citroën Berlingo and a white Audi A3 were involved in a collision at the Moorfields Road, Ballymena at the junction of the Tully Road.

“Mr Bamber, who was driving the Toyota Aygo, was taken to hospital for his injuries, but sadly passed away on Friday, 19th September.”

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