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05 Dec 2025

Motorcyclist dies following collision with lorry in Co Antrim

Motorcyclist dies following collision with lorry in Co Antrim

A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a lorry in Co Antrim.

Lee McCormick, 53, from the Ballymena area died after the incident in the Steep Road area of Antrim on Thursday morning.

Inspector Cherith Adair said police received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry at approximately 9.35am.

“The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries,” she said.

“The Steeple Road, which was closed for a number of hours, has since reopened to traffic.

“Inquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to contact police at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 325 16/01/25.”

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