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Portadown man John McKee dies days after crash that killed his wife Sylvia

A man has died from injuries he sustained in a crash that killed his wife.

John McKee, 74, was injured in a crash on the Northway in Portadown on Sunday, August 4.

His wife, Sylvia, who was 72, was died at the scene of the crash.

A 54-year-old man who was arrested on the scene is on police bail.

A PSNI spokesman said on Tuesday: "Police can confirm that 74-year-old John McKee sadly passed away in hospital, on Monday 12th August, due to injuries sustained in a road traffic collision on the Northway in Portadown on Sunday 4th August.

"John’s wife, Sylvia McKee, aged 72, died at the scene of the collision on Sunday. Mr and Mrs McKee were from the Portadown area.

"A 54-year-old man arrested at the scene is currently on police bail pending further enquiries whilst the investigation into the collision continues. Witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam footage of the collision is asked to contact officers at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101."

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