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

A man in his 50s has died following a hit-and-run at Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare.

It happened on Friday (15 August) shortly before 10:35pm.


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.”

A man who was arrested has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.

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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