Ballyclare: Man in his 50s dies following hit-and-run

Ballyclare: Man in his 50s dies following hit-and-run

A tragic incident occurred in County Antrim, resulting in the death of a man in his 50s following a hit-and-run road traffic collision on the Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare. The incident took place on a Friday night, where a woman in her 40s was also struck by the vehicle and sustained injuries that are reported to not be life-threatening. The identity of the victims has not been disclosed.

Following the incident, one man was arrested and is currently in police custody. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) released a statement confirming the events, stating that two pedestrians, a male, and a female, were hit by a car that failed to stop at the scene. The PSNI is actively investigating the case and is urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision on the Ballyeaston Road between 9:30 pm and 10:35 pm to come forward with information.

Authorities are particularly appealing to drivers who may have captured the hit-and-run incident on their dashcam footage to assist with the ongoing investigation. The PSNI is working diligently to gather all necessary evidence to bring justice to the victims and their families. The tragic event has left the community in shock, with condolences pouring in for the deceased and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured woman

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