The 71-year-old was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later
Police have named a pensioner who was killed following a collision in East Belfast on Saturday as 71-year-old John Atkinson from the Stormont area.
Emergency Services received a report at approximately 10.40 pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road.
Mr Atkinson was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Chief Inspector Simpson, of the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road. “Our officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, Mr Atkinson was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later. “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries. “If you can assist, please contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
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