Police appeal after collision involving child in Carrickfergus

Police are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision involving a young child and a white Hyundai Kona on Sunnylands Avenue in Carrickfergus.

The collision happened close to Kirkland Square at around 4:50pm on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police.

Police appeal following Sunnylands Avenue collision

Police have issued an appeal for information following a road traffic collision on Sunnylands Avenue in Carrickfergus involving a young child.

The collision happened near Kirkland Square at approximately 4:50pm on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Police said a white Hyundai Kona was involved in the incident.

Sergeant McBride said:

“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and we would urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact us.”

CCTV and dashcam footage sought

A full police investigation into the Carrickfergus road traffic collision is currently underway.

Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who:

• witnessed the collision
• was travelling through Sunnylands Avenue or Kirkland Square around 4:50pm
• has CCTV covering the area
• may have relevant dashcam footage

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference 1160 of 02/11/26.

Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online non-emergency reporting service:

Submit information to the PSNI online