A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run incident in Co Down.
A boy was riding a scooter in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening when he was involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia.
Our detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, 8th July have charged a 51-year-old man to court. Full details: https://t.co/PQIkVKwVO9 pic.twitter.com/WQl8YkyKQz
— Police Ards and North Down (@PSNIArdsNDown) July 10, 2025
He died from his injuries in hospital.
The PSNI said a 51-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other driving-related offences.
He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
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