Woman killed in road traffic collision between Limavady and Coleraine
A woman killed in a road traffic accident on the Windyhill Road between Limavady and Coleraine at the weekend has been named as Maud Kerr.
The 85-year-old, from Macosquin, died the scene of the collision on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “At approximately 12.30pm, we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the Windyhill Road.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services, but sadly Mrs Kerr died at the scene.”
A man, aged in his 80s was taken to hospital following the collision.
Local MLA Claire Sugden said: “My thoughts are with her family, friends and all those who knew her at what will be an incredibly difficult time.
“Sadly, this comes after a number of lives have been lost on our roads recently. Every one is a tragedy and another family left dealing with a devastating loss.
“My thoughts are also with everyone affected by this weekend’s collision.”
The Life After charity supports people who have been bereaved by road deaths.
It said: “We at Life After offer our deepest sympathies to Maud’s family circle and can reassure them that support and assistance is available if or when required.”
DI Stewart said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or to anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives using the witness appeal form at www.reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 584 12/09/26 or call 101.
“You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”