Police have confirmed that the pedestrian who died in a collision on Armagh’s Portadown Road was renowned traditional music educator Eithne Vallely.
Mrs Vallely, who was 81 and from the Armagh area, died at the scene on Friday, August 21. She was also Director of Music at Armagh Pipers Club, where her death has prompted a response from the organisation.
The collision was reported to police at approximately 8.20am on Friday morning. The incident involved a lorry and a female pedestrian and was described by police as a single-vehicle collision in the Portadown Road area.
Emergency services attended
PSNI officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Medical treatment was provided to Mrs Vallely, but she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Portadown Road was closed for a period following the collision as the emergency response took place. Police have since confirmed that the road has fully reopened, meaning the temporary disruption has ended.
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or who witnessed what happened, to come forward.
Investigators are also seeking dash-cam footage that may assist with the inquiry. Information can be submitted through the PSNI witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, using reference 247 21/08/26.
Members of the public can also contact police by calling 101. Reports can be made online through the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form.
Information may be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.
Tributes to music educator
Mrs Vallely’s death was also reflected in a related report about the Armagh Pipers Club. Its headline said the club was “devastated” following the tragic passing of its Director of Music, although the supplied report does not include a fuller statement from the organisation.
Police have not stated when the investigation will conclude. Anyone with relevant information or footage is being asked to contact investigators through one of the available reporting channels.