American Tourist Dies in Northern Ireland Road Incident
Bushmills Collision Leaves Police Investigating
A woman from Connecticut tragically died Wednesday following a traffic incident in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, which occurred near the popular tourist destination of Bushmills.
Details of the Incident
Police responded to reports of a collision on the Causeway Road shortly before 12:30 PM. Emergency services also attended the scene, providing immediate medical assistance. Allison Eichner, a pedestrian in her 40s, was transported to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that one individual was taken into custody at the location of the accident and is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.
“Police received and responded to a report of a collision shortly before 12.30pm. A female pedestrian aged in her 40s was taken to hospital by colleagues from the emergency services, however she sadly died from her injuries.”
—Detective Inspector Cherith Adair, Police Service of Northern Ireland
According to data from the UK Department for Transport, pedestrian fatalities accounted for 20% of all road deaths in Great Britain in 2023, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians in traffic incidents. Source: UK Department for Transport (2023)
Investigation Underway
The Collision Investigation Unit is actively working to determine the events leading up to the collision. Investigators are appealing to the public for any information that might aid their inquiry. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the police.
Detective Inspector Adair stated, “Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision, and would ask anyone who might have information which could assist to get in touch.”
Those with information are asked to call 101, referencing incident number 683 of June 11, 2025. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to understand the full sequence of events.
