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Celebrity agent killed in crash | Celebrity agent killed in crash |
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Promotions and celebrity agent Colin Angus has died in a road accident in north Down. | Promotions and celebrity agent Colin Angus has died in a road accident in north Down. |
Mr Angus, who was 40 and from Donaghadee, was driving a sports car which left the Craigantlet Road close to Cairnwood forest park. | Mr Angus, who was 40 and from Donaghadee, was driving a sports car which left the Craigantlet Road close to Cairnwood forest park. |
No other vehicle was involved in the accident, which happened shortly after 0400 GMT on Saturday. | No other vehicle was involved in the accident, which happened shortly after 0400 GMT on Saturday. |
Mr Angus's clients included Alex Best and actor Patrick Mower, as well as several Northern Ireland broadcasters. | Mr Angus's clients included Alex Best and actor Patrick Mower, as well as several Northern Ireland broadcasters. |
He also ran a number of small businesses, including a cafe in Groomsport he had opened recently. | He also ran a number of small businesses, including a cafe in Groomsport he had opened recently. |
Mr Angus's car was recovered before 1100 GMT and the road was reopened. Broken trees and debris mark the scene of the crash. | Mr Angus's car was recovered before 1100 GMT and the road was reopened. Broken trees and debris mark the scene of the crash. |
DUP North Down assembly member Alex Easton and Donaghadee councillor Jonathan Bell issued a joint statement after the accident. | |
"The road death on the Craigantlet Road in the early hours of the morning had caused a deep sadness locally. | |
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family circle. This road has had a number of fatalities and we will review road safety with the road service. | |
"As the family grieve this morning, many throughout the community will be remembering them and praying for them at this difficult time," they said. | |
Mr Angus's car is removed from the crash scene | |
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in contact with them. | |
The 40-year-old was the 102nd person to die on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year. | The 40-year-old was the 102nd person to die on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year. |
There have been several fatal crashes on the Craigantlet Road over the years. | There have been several fatal crashes on the Craigantlet Road over the years. |
In 2005, Michelin-starred chef Robbie Millar, died in an early-morning crash on it. | In 2005, Michelin-starred chef Robbie Millar, died in an early-morning crash on it. |