A man in his 60s has died following a two car crash on the outskirts of Ballygowan last night (Wednesday).
The 22-year-old driver of the BMW was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail, pending further police enquiries. The driver of another vehicle was arrested.
The crash happened just before 9pm on the Comber Road.
Neither the black BMW nor the silver-coloured Proton Persona were carrying any passengers.
Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
The driver of the Proton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inspector Jonny Francey said police subsequently located a third vehicle – a black Volkswagen Golf – close to the scene which, at this time, police suspect may have been involved in the incident.
“The driver of the Golf, a 20-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody, assisting police with their enquiries,” he said.
The Comber Road was closed for a short time, but has since re-opened.
“I would appeal to anyone who was travelling on the Comber Road around this time last night and witnessed the collision to contact us. I would also appeal to drivers who were travelling on the road around this time and who have a dash cam fitted to their vehicle to check their footage.
“Anyone with information they believe could assist our investigation is asked to call police in Bangor on the Collision Investigation Unit on the non emergency number 101,” he added.