The man killed in a road traffic accident near Markethill on Thursday afternoon has been named as Arthur Patrick Lavery.
Mr Lavery was 62-years-old and from the Poyntzpass area.
He died after the Seat Alhambra car he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree on the Bessbrook Road around 2.45pm yesterday.
Police can confirm the man who died following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road near Markethill yesterday (Thursday 11th January) was Arthur Patrick Lavery, aged 62, from the Poyntzpass area.
Constable Michael McNee said: “We would ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has any information, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 703 11/01/18.”
Earlier today a police spokesperson, posting on social media said: ““Yesterday, your local crews joined our NIAS and NIFRS colleagues in racing to the scene of a road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road in Markethill.
“Tragically, despite the best efforts of all your blue light services, a male in his 60’s has died.
“Making that knock on a door is without doubt one of the worst parts of our job, but it is nothing compared to what a family feels as we break that news.
“As we support the family through this horrendous time, we need your help in giving them the answers they need and deserve.”
Most read today
Operator’s Licence Notice
