Names Confirmed of Two Men Who Died in Lisburn Collision

Two men who died in a fatal road traffic collision in Upper Ballinderry, Lisburn, have been named by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Victims Named Following Fatal Lisburn Collision

The two men who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision in the Upper Ballinderry area of Lisburn have been formally identified.

They have been named as:

• Malek Kerbache (41)
• Mateusz Prokopiuk (31)

Both men were from the Portadown area.

The collision occurred on Saturday, 25 April 2026, on the Glenavy Road in Upper Ballinderry and involved a motorbike and a car.

Details of the Incident

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the crash involved:

• A white Tesla Model Y, driven by Malek Kerbache
• A black Honda CBR 600 motorcycle, ridden by Mateusz Prokopiuk

Detective Inspector Dave Stewart from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit confirmed both men died as a result of the collision.

A passenger travelling in the Tesla was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

Ongoing Police Investigation and Appeal

Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Stewart said:

“Our enquiries are continuing and anyone who was in the area at the time, who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam or mobile phone footage or any other information, should contact us.”

How to Provide Information

• Call 101, quoting reference 1142 of 25/04/26
• Submit a report online via the PSNI website:
  Make a report to PSNI

Road Safety Reminder

This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and awareness for all road users across Northern Ireland.