American tourist Allison Eichner, from Connecticut, was killed in a crash near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland - her friend has paid a moving tribute to her ...

The vehicle was described as having “suddenly bolted forward” into furniture, striking Allison Eichner, aged in her 40s and from Connecticut, on Wednesday afternoon.

The pedestrian, Allison Eichner, was an American citizen from Connecticut in her 40s. She was taken to hospital but died from her injuries.

Allison Eichner, an American citizen from Connecticut in her 40s, was taken to hospital but died from her injuries. One person was arrested, and remains in custody, assisting with enquiries.