The road has since reopened following the incident
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in East Belfast on Saturday night.
Police received a report at around 10.40pm on Saturday night, November 29, of a crash involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later. Police have issued an appeal for information and witnesses.
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Chief Inspector Simpson, of the PSNI’s 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, the pedestrian 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/
“The Upper Newtownards Road, which was closed for a time, has since re-opened fully.”
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