Peter "Speedy" Reid
Police have named the man who sadly died in the collision on the Ballyrobert Road in Ballyclare yesterday (Thursday 1 July) as 52 year old Peter "Speedy" Reid, from the Islandmagee area.
Inspector Julian Buchanan said:
“The incident was reported to police at approximately 1.50pm, involving a green and white oil tanker. Tragically, it is believed that the man was trapped under the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries at the scene.
“Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed a green and white oil tanker in the vicinity of Ballyclare or who has dash-cam footage available, to contact officers at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 974 01/07/21.”