PSNI investigate fatal Antrim car crash

A man who died when he crashed his car while being pursued by in Co Antrim was an ex-policeman, it was revealed tonight.

A man who died when he crashed his car while being pursued by in Co Antrim was an ex-policeman, it was revealed tonight.

The BMW driver hit a tree before crashing into a field outside Ballymoney.

He was named by the Police Service of Northern Ireland as Trevor Barr (50), from the Drumnamallaght area of Ballymoney.

At the time of the accident Mr Barr was being “followed” by police after failing to stop, said a Police Service spokesman.

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The crash has been referred to the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan, for investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information about it has been asked to contact the Ombudsman.