Police want to speak to occupants of silver Vauxhall Vectra following hit and run in Belfast

By Q Radio News

Police want to speak to occupants of a silver Vauxhall Vectra after a woman received life changing injuries in a hit and run in south Belfast.

She was walking along the Ormeau Road before 11 on Saturday night when she was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop.

Sergeant Allister Hagan explained, “As she crossed the Ormeau road, a 31 year old female pedestrian was stuck by a silver vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. The young woman is currently in hospital being treated for serious injuries which are potentially life changing.

“While I am thankful for those witnesses who have already come forward and would also like to thank those people who assisted the injured woman in the immediate aftermath of the collision, I need anyone who saw the incident or anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact police.

“I am particularly keen to speak with anyone who witnessed a silver coloured car bearing substantial frontal damage leaving the scene.

“I specifically want to identify and speak to the occupants of a silver Vauxhall Vectra, registration LEZ6283, that was later found burnt out at 2.50am on the Ballyutoag Road area just outside North Belfast.

“I also want anyone who saw the silver Vauxhall in the days leading up to just before 10.50pm on Saturday evening in south Belfast, through to 2.50am in the early hours of Sunday when it was discovered, to contact police.

“A 29 year old male arrested on Monday 18 March in north Belfast in connection with our ongoing investigation has been released pending further enquiries.

“We need help to identify the driver responsible for this incident and put them before the courts. If you witnessed the incident or have dash cam installed in your vehicle, and were driving in south or north Belfast on Saturday evening, please review your footage and contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1463 16/03/2019 if you can help us.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”