Female pensioner dies after being hit by car in Bangor

Q Newsdesk

A woman in her 70's has died after being struck by a car in Bangor.

It happened on the Donaghadee Road at around 7.15 last night.

Police say the pensioner died from her injuries at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is being urged to contact police.

Local representatives have offered their condolences:

Very sad news emerging this evening. Please avoid the Donaghadee Road in Ballyholme. https://t.co/RUrSGDozsG

— Stephen Farry (@StephenFarryMLA) 26 January 2019

Very sad to hear of the death of a lady in her 70s in a road accident on Donaghadee Road,Bangor last night. If you witnessed the accident please call the police

— peter weir (@peterweirmla) 27 January 2019

Inspector Hamill said:

“At around 7:15pm, it was reported that a Citreon C3 car was involved in the incident. Police attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, but the woman, who was struck by the car died at the scene as a result of her injuries.

“The Donaghadee Road, Ballyholme in Bangor has re-opened following the incident.

“Police would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1165 26/1/19.”