Pensioner dies in one vehicle crash near Banbridge

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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 14:34

By Brett Campbell

A pensioner has died in a single vehicle collision just outside Banbridge.

It happened on Trough Lane in Gilford just before 3pm yesterday afternoon.

The driver, an 80-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed officers attended the incident at around 2.55pm yesterday.

Inspector Leslie Badger added: "Sadly the driver of the vehicle, an 80-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are now underway to ascertain the circumstances of the incident."

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