Police name young woman who passed away five days after Co. Antrim collision
POLICE have named Katya Watson, a 22-year-old woman from Coleraine, who tragically passed away from her injuries five days after being involved in a collision in Co. Antrim. The three-vehicle collision occurred in Ballymena on Friday, December 8, leaving Ms. Watson in critical condition.
Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from other emergency services and first aid was provided at the scene, said Detective Sergeant McIvor from the PSNI. Sadly, the driver of the Corsa has since passed away from her injuries in the hospital. She was 22-year-old Katya Watson from the Coleraine area.
Ms. Watson, who was a twin and one of five sisters, was a former pupil of Loreto College in Coleraine. The Friends of Loreto association expressed their prayers for Ms. Watson, and her former primary school, DH Christie Memorial Primary School, expressed deep regret at her passing.
Offering their condolences, Derry GAA club Slaughtmanus GAC stated, It is with sincere heartfelt sadness the club announces the death of Katya Watson aged 22. On behalf of St Mary’s GAC Slaughtmanus, we express our deepest sympathy to Katya’s extended family and club members… and the entire family circle.
The collision involved Ms. Watson’s silver Vauxhall Corsa, a grey BMW 430D, and a blue Volvo XC90. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred on the Lisnevenagh Road in Ballymena at around 12:15 pm on Friday, December 8.
We are especially keen to hear from the driver of a blue BMW who was driving in the southbound lane at the time of the collision, added DS McIvor, urging anyone with information or dash-cam and mobile phone footage to contact the police.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating impact that collisions can have on individuals and their loved ones. The community is united in grief as they remember Katya Watson and offer their support to her family during this difficult time.
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