A young woman who died following a two-vehicle collision near Coleraine was "the most kind lady anyone could have met".
The collision, involving a Seat Ibiza and a Toyota Hilux, happened on the Windyhill Road, Macosquin in Co Derry at around 3.10pm on Thursday.
Police confirmed on Friday morning that a woman, the driver of the Seat, had sadly died following the collision.
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She has been named locally as Annie McWilliams, who worked as a midwife.
In a moving tribute from the Doggy Daycare business in Coleraine, the business owner said: "Annie was the most kindest lady anyone could have met. We met her through looking after her Furbaby Nora. She became someone I spent hours chatting with.
"Being a midwife herself when I fell pregnant she was always asking about me and the bump. When it came to my delivery day (in the middle of lockdown aka no visitors) Annie pretended to have left her purse in work so she could come and see me and meet Daisy, she was the first person to meet Daisy and I will always remember that day as it was so lonely until this beautiful beam of light walked into my room."
The business owner said: "Annie you were taken far too soon, but I just know you will be up there looking after all the angel babies. Sending all of our love to her friends, family and colleagues. Rest easy beautiful lady."
A friend, writing on social media, said: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Annie."
Another wrote: "Rest in peace to a lovely girl, my thoughts and prayers go to her family."
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police can confirm a woman has died following a road traffic collision outside Coleraine yesterday, Thursday 20th February, 2025. The collision, which involved a Seat Ibiza and a Toyota Hilux, occurred on the Windyhill Road, Macosquin, at around 3.10pm. Sadly, the female driver of the Seat died at the scene."
The spokesperson added: "Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with enquiries. Please call 101 and quote reference 1027 of 20/02/25. Information can also be submitted online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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