A man and a woman were hit by a car that failed to stop at the scene
A man has died and a woman was injured after pedestrians were involved in a hit-and-run collision in Co Antrim.
Police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision on Ballyeaston Road, Ballyclare, at 10.50pm on Friday, August 15, when a male and female pedestrian were hit by a car that failed to stop at the scene.
A man in his 50s sadly passed away from his injuries following the collision and a woman in her 40s has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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One man has since been arrested in connection with the collision and remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector O’Loan : “Shortly before 10:35pm it was reported that two pedestrians, one male and one female were struck by a car which failed to stop at the scene. The male, aged in his 50s sadly died as a result of his injuries. The female, aged in her 40s, was taken to hospital for her injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
“One male has been arrested in respect of the collision and remains in police custody.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone who was on the Ballyeaston Road between 9.30pm and 10.35pm and witnessed the collision, or drivers who may have captured it on their dash cam, to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference number 1771 15/08/25.”
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