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Man dies following single-car crash

News imagePSNI/Family handout Matthew McIlroy is sitting in front of a large window. He has dark hair which is styled upwards into a quiff and is shorter on the sides. He has a dark beard which is closely trimmed and is wearing a black shirt with the collar opened. PSNI/Family handout
Mr McIlroy was pronounced dead at the scene

A 31 year old man has died following a one-car crash in Ballyclare, County Antrim, on Friday.

Police say Matthew McIlroy, who was driving the car, was from the County Antrim area.

Emergency services were called to the Green Road at about 18:45 BST to reports of a black Audi A5 car which had crashed and overturned.

Police officers, along with members of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

News imageThe Green Road - a long road is pictured with fields on one side of it and bushes and trees on both sides. There is also a footpath on one side.
The Green Road has since reopened

The Green Road, which was closed for a time, has since reopened.

Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.