Boy, 14, dies after Carrick crash
Published Wednesday, 13 June 2012
A 14-year-old boy who was critically injured in a road traffic collision in Carrickfergus on Monday morning has died in hospital.
The scene of the collision in Carrickfergus on Monday. (© Pacemaker)
Clarence Campbell, who was originally from the area, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a black Hyundai car on the Victoria Road.
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his condolences at the teenager's death.
"I would like to extend my profound sympathies to the family of this young boy. It must be very difficult to lose such a young family member.
"I would also like to express my concern for the obvious distress that his classmates will be in following his death. I am sure that the school will ensure that they are given the support they require."
Police investigating the crash are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.