Woman dies in Co Antrim car collision, man charged

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Pauline Downing died after being struck by a car in Aghagallon on 23 October.

Pauline Downing died after a collision involving a female pedestrian and a white Audi Q3 on the Lurgan Road in Aghagallon. Police received a report at around 2.50pm on Friday, 23 October. Officers attended with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, but Mrs Downing, from Leansmount Road in Lurgan, passed away at the scene.

A man appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving and other motoring offences following the crash. Mrs Downing was the mother of two sons and is survived by her husband Jerome.

Her funeral took place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Church, Aghagallon. At the Requiem Mass, Fr. Declan Mulligan told the congregation that Pauline was 'very unassuming but very thoughtful and kind'. He said she was 'non-judgemental', 'a very good listener' and 'always generous'. The priest described how she was devoted to her husband and sons, and was 'a loyal companion to many' in the community, keeping her wider family 'always connected and included'.

How it is being reported

• Pauline Downing: Mum who died in Co Antrim crash was 'a light to family, friends and community'It comes a day after a man appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving following the crash that claimed her lifeBelfast Live · 27 Oct, 12:42
• Pauline Downing: Community in heart break and in shock as tributes pour in for a 'lovely lady' who tragically died in Aghagallon car collisionThe tragic death of Aghagallon woman, Pauline Downing, has left the community in shock.News Letter · 27 Oct, 07:12

In this story: Pauline Downing · Aghagallon · Co Antrim · Fr. Declan Mulligan

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