A man killed on Northern Ireland's roads earlier on Monday has been named, the PSNI said tonight.
The driver, in his 60s, died late on Monday following an incident on the Hillhead Road, Castledawson, Co Derry, at around noon.
A statement from the PSNI said: "Police Service Northern Ireland can confirm that a man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Hillhead Road, Castledawson, today, Monday February 27.
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"The collision, involving a car and lorry, occurred at around 12.40pm on Monday afternoon. Emergency Services attended and sadly the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
"He has been named as Jimmy Mullan aged in his 60s.
"The Hillhead Road was closed but has since reopened.
"Police are appealling to anyone who was travelling on the Moyola Road or Hillhead Road at the time and witnessed the collision or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, and quote reference number 843 of 27/02/23."
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