Man charged after crash causes extensive damage outside Ballymena apartments

The scene of the single vehicle collision at an apartment complex in Ballymena

Monday 31 August 2026

A 39-year-old man has been charged with three driving offences after a car crashed in Ballymena, leaving extensive damage to railings and a road sign immediately outside an apartment building.

The single-vehicle collision happened in the Broughshane Road area, in the early hours of Sunday, 30 August.

A photograph taken following the collision shows metal railings badly buckled and partially collapsed, with masonry damaged and a large directional road sign knocked over outside the residential building.

Police have now confirmed that a man has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in his breath, using a motor vehicle without insurance and having no driving licence.

Man due before Ballymena court

A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said:

“Police in Ballymena have charged a man to court in relation to a number of driving offences.

“The man, aged 39, has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in breath, using a motor vehicle without insurance, and no driving licence.

“He is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court on September 24th, 2026.

“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

Extensive damage following collision

The charges follow a report of a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Broughshane Road area of Ballymena on Sunday.

The aftermath of the collision left a significant section of roadside railing twisted and pushed inwards, while the nearby directional sign was left leaning heavily towards the apartment building.

The 39-year-old is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 24 September.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service in accordance with normal procedure.