The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm the name of the man who died following a road traffic collision in the Steeple Road area of Antrim on Thursday 16th January.
He was 53-year-old Lee McCormick from the Ballymena area.
Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said:
“At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry. The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
“The Steeple Road, which was closed for a number of hours has since reopened to traffic.
“Enquiries 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.”
James Henry Funeral Services has published the following funeral notice for Mr McCormick:
McCormick Lee 16th January 2025, tragically, as the result of a road traffic accident.
Much loved husband of Lorna, loving father of Blaine and Rylee, devoted son of Josie and the late Leslie, dear brother of Tracey and Dawn and a beloved brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral service in The Victory Praise Community Church, Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena on Sunday 19th January at 1.30pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.
House strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for Community Rescue Service N.I.
Sadly missed by his wife, children and family circle.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”