01/08/2016
Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision On Belfast Road
Police in Newtownards have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist in Co Down on Sunday, 31 July.
A male motorcyclist died following the collision, which occurred at around 12.50pm on the Belfast Road near Newtownards.
Police said they would "especially like" to hear from the driver of a blue or purple Ford Kuga who is believed to have stopped at the scene, but left before police arrived.
Inspector Jim McGrillen said: "Our investigation into the circumstances of the collision is at an early stage and I am appealing for witnesses. The number to call is 101, quote reference 205 30/07/16."
The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released.
(MH)
A male motorcyclist died following the collision, which occurred at around 12.50pm on the Belfast Road near Newtownards.
Police said they would "especially like" to hear from the driver of a blue or purple Ford Kuga who is believed to have stopped at the scene, but left before police arrived.
Inspector Jim McGrillen said: "Our investigation into the circumstances of the collision is at an early stage and I am appealing for witnesses. The number to call is 101, quote reference 205 30/07/16."
The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released.
(MH)
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