A 40-year-old woman from the Portadown area has died after suffering serious injuries in a three-vehicle road collision in Lisburn, County Antrim.
The woman was identified by the Police Service of Northern Ireland as Karen Stewart. She had been driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash on Moira Road before later dying in hospital from the injuries she sustained.
Police confirmed her death on September 24, several days after the collision.
Collision Happened at Crewe Park Road Junction
The crash occurred at approximately 11:06 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, according to the PSNI.
Three vehicles were involved: a Ford Kuga, Citroën C5 and BMW. The collision happened on Moira Road at its junction with Crewe Park Road in Lisburn.
Emergency crews from the PSNI, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
Five people were taken to hospital following the crash. Those injured included four adults and a child.
Karen Stewart Dies in Hospital
Stewart was the driver of the Ford Kuga involved in the collision.
Although she initially survived the crash and was taken to hospital for treatment, police later confirmed that she died as a result of the injuries she suffered.
The PSNI identified her as 40-year-old Karen Stewart from the Portadown area.
Her death has turned the serious weekend collision into a fatal road incident, while investigators continue to establish exactly how the crash occurred.
Karen Stewart: Confirmed Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Karen Stewart |
| Age | 40 |
| Reported home area | Portadown, County Armagh |
| Date of collision | September 19, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 11:06 a.m. |
| Location | Moira Road, Lisburn |
| Junction | Crewe Park Road |
| Vehicle driven | Ford Kuga |
| Other vehicles | Citroën C5 and BMW |
| People taken to hospital | Five |
| Outcome | Karen Stewart later died from her injuries |
| Investigating authority | Police Service of Northern Ireland Collision Investigation Unit |
Police Continue to Investigate
The circumstances surrounding the collision have not yet been fully established.
The PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit is continuing its enquiries and has asked anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant dashcam or other footage to come forward.
Police are particularly seeking information that could help investigators reconstruct what happened immediately before and during the collision.
The investigation is therefore ongoing, and further details may be released as officers examine the available evidence.
Five People Were Hospitalised
The seriousness of the crash was reflected in the number of people requiring medical treatment.
Five people, including a child, were taken to hospital after the collision. Karen Stewart was among those injured and later died in hospital.
Police have not indicated in the reports reviewed that any of the other people involved suffered fatal injuries.
Community Remembers Karen Stewart
News of Stewart’s death has brought renewed attention to the collision and the loss of a woman from the Portadown area.
At this stage, official information about her wider personal life, family, career and funeral arrangements remains limited. Further details may become available through a family obituary or funeral-home announcement.
For now, the circumstances of her death are officially tied to the injuries she sustained in the September 19 collision.
Cause of Death
The available official information does not provide a specific medical description of Stewart’s fatal injuries.
What has been confirmed is that she was driving the Ford Kuga involved in the three-vehicle crash, was taken to hospital, and subsequently died from injuries sustained in the collision.
There is currently no basis to attribute her death to any other medical or personal cause.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and current local reporting. Karen Stewart’s death following the September 19, 2026 collision in Lisburn has been confirmed by police. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing, and further details may be released as investigators continue their enquiries.