Man due in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following fatal collision in north Belfast
A man is to appear in court on charges relating to a fatal road collision in the York Street area of north Belfast on Thursday (July 16).
The 22-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving and other driving-related offences.
He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday morning (July 17).
Police say as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Raven Adams (24), originally from Tipperary, died and a 22-year-old man was seriously injured following what police said was a ‘hit-and-run’ incident at York Street on Thursday.
In an earlier statement, Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We received a report at approximately 2.40am of a single-vehicle collision involving two pedestrians.
“It was reported the pedestrians were struck by a vehicle - the driver of which, a 22-year-old man, subsequently fled the scene, and was later arrested by officers in the nearby Cavehill area.
“Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from other emergency services where medical treatment was provided to both pedestrians.
“Sadly, the female was pronounced deceased at the scene – while the man has been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries."