A fatal incident occurred when a man was hit by a van in Pomeroy, County Tyrone. The man was hit by the vehicle on the Pomeroy Road at around 11:30 pm on Friday. Despite receiving medical attention at the scene, the victim unfortunately died. The driver of the van was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are asking anyone who may have seen a slim to medium build man, wearing dark clothing and possibly carrying a rucksack, walking on the Pomeroy Road shortly after 11:15 pm to come forward with information.
Officers investigating the incident are asking motorists who may have captured the event with their dashcam to provide the footage to assist with their investigation. The police have yet to release the identity of the victim, and the driver of the van involved in the accident has also not been identified.
The incident has shocked residents in the area, with locals left reeling at the sudden loss of life. The Police Service of Northern Ireland have urged witnesses or individuals who hold information related to the incident to come forward and assist with their investigation. The authorities have not yet released any information regarding any charges that may be brought against the driver at this time, nor has there been any update on the status of their condition in the hospital
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