Carole Graham: Pedestrian killed in Newtownabbey crash is named
Police have named the pedestrian who died in a crash in Co Antrim on Monday evening.
Carole Graham, aged 77, was from the Newtownabbey area, and died following the collision involving a white Kia Sportage on the Antrim Road in Glengormley.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, police said they are examining the circumstances of the collision, and are appealing for witnesses who could assist with enquiries to get in touch.
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Roads Policing Inspector Cherith Adair said: “It was reported at approximately 5pm on Monday, 13th January that there had been a road traffic collision involving a female pedestrian and a white Kia Sportage on the Antrim Road, Glengormley.
“Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances of the collision.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened or who has CCTV, dash-cam or other footage which could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1168 13/01/25."
Information can also be submitted online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
On Monday, a NIAS spokesperson told Belfast Live: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 17:01 on Monday 13 January following reports of a traffic incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, in the Antrim Road area of Glengormley.
"NIAS despatched 2 Emergency Crews, a HART Crew, an Advanced Paramedic and an Ambulance Officer to the incident.
Ambulance Control also tasked the HEMS crew to attend by response car.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to RVH."
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