Motorcycle passenger dies from injuries in collision in Armagh

A passenger on a scrambler motorcycle has died three days after a crash in Co Armagh.

The incident involved a Suzuki scrambler and an Audi A3 Sport TDI at a roundabout in the Lake Street area of Lurgan at around 3.30pm on Thursday.

A man aged in his 20s who was riding on the back of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but the PSNI confirmed his death on Sunday morning.

Inspector Adair, from the force’s collision investigation unit, said: “The driver of the scrambler also required hospital treatment for serious injuries – whilst the driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

“Our investigation is under way, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who might have any information which might assist, or any dashcam or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 963 15/08/24.”