The man who died in a crash near Ballyclare yesterday evening (Friday 21 May) was Wilson Kennedy from Ballyclare.
Mr Kennedy was 69 years old, and was a well known veterinary surgeon.
The fatal collision, involving a black Seat Ibiza and a farm cart/quad-type vehicle, occurred in the Irish Hill Road area of Ballyclare and was reported to police shortly after 8pm.
Inspector Buchanan said: “Sadly, Mr. Kennedy, who was driving the farm cart/quad-type vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.”
A woman travelling in the Seat Ibiza was taken to hospital following the collision.
The 26-year-old driver of the Seat Ibiza was arrested on suspicion of offences in relation to the collision and he has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The Irish Hill Road was closed for a time, but it has since re-opened.
Inspector Buchanan added: “As our enquiries into this collision continues, I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what occurred, or who may have dashcam footage or any other information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1835 of 21/05/21.”
Picture courtesy of family.