Fatal Lisburn Crash
Fifty-Year-Old Driver Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Lisburn
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Detective Inspector Stewart from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit issued the witness appeal for information about the Lisburn crash.
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The PSNI's formal witness appeal includes an online form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals with the reference number 160 01/09/26, and police urge callers to contact 101.
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There are conflicting reports on the exact date of the crash across outlets, with some stating September 1 and others noting September 2.
A 50-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash on Belfast Road in Lisburn early Tuesday morning, September 1. ITV reported that James Bingham, who was driving a white Mini, was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision with a white Citroen van happened around 5:45am, and the van's driver, a man in his 40s, suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have closed off the crash site for investigation and later reopened Belfast Road in both directions. Belfast Telegraph said the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to help piece together what happened.
Police Launch Witness Appeal
Detective Inspector Stewart from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit is asking anyone who saw the crash to come forward. Farming Life reported that police are looking for witnesses and any dash-cam video from drivers in the area at the time. People can report information using the reference number 160 01/09/26 via the PSNI's online form or by calling 101.
Van Driver Hospitalized With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
While James Bingham died at the crash scene, the Citroen van's driver—a man in his 40s—was injured and taken for medical care. 4ni noted that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Emergency services arrived quickly, but Bingham could not be saved.
Road Reopened After Initial Closure
Belfast Road was shut down in both directions as investigators worked the scene and gathered evidence. Belfast Telegraph reported the road has since reopened to traffic. The closure lasted several hours while the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit documented the crash and interviewed people nearby.
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