Limavady collision: Man left with '˜life changing' injuries

A Magilligan man has been left with 'serious and life-changing injuries' following a weekend crash in Limavady.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2016, 11:44 BST
Updated 23rd May 2016, 13:46 BST
The scene of the collision on Saturday on Ballyquin Road, Limavady. Photo: Martin Buchanan.The scene of the collision on Saturday on Ballyquin Road, Limavady. Photo: Martin Buchanan.
The scene of the collision on Saturday on Ballyquin Road, Limavady. Photo: Martin Buchanan.

Paul Butcher, originally from Magilligan, was seriously injured after a collision in Limavady on Saturday afternoon.

The collision, involving a car and motorcycle, occurred on the Ballyquin Road, Limavady, just before 2.45pm on Saturday 21 May.

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A PSNI spokesperson said: “Just before 2.45pm, police received a report of the rtc involving a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are described as serious and life changing.

“The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment for shock.

“The Ballyquin Road was closed to traffic between Roemill Road and Glengiven Avenue. It re-opened just before 11.30pm.”

SDLP MLA Gerry Mullan, a second cousin of Mr Butcher, said: “The community is devastated by the news of Paul’s tragic accident and are praying for his recovery.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his family.”

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Constable Gregg Chambers said: “I would appeal to anyone who knows anything about this RTC to contact Limavady Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.”

The Butcher family have requested privacy at this time.

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