Raven Adams: Police release name of woman (24) who died in north Belfast hit-and-run as driver (22) remains in custody
Police have confirmed a 24-year-old female pedestrian has died following a hit-and-run traffic collision in north Belfast on Thursday morning (July 16).
She was Raven Adams, originally from the Tipperary area.
A 22-year-old man was also seriously injured as a result of the collision in the York Street area of the city.
Commenting on the incident, 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.”
The man, from Northern Ireland, remains in police custody at this time as police enquiries continue into the circumstances of what happened.
Detective Inspector Stewart added: “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.
“The road has now fully reopened following a number of earlier closures in the area.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision or who has dash-cam footage of what happened, to contact them using their witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 181 16/07/26, or call 101.
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, who said he was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy, has also appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact the PSNI.
The DUP representative said: “The local community is in shock at the seriousness of what has happened, and my thoughts are with everyone affected, together with their families and loved ones, at this incredibly difficult time.
"It is essential that the police are given the time and space to carry out a full and thorough investigation. I would also encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact the PSNI.
"Finally, I want to pay tribute to the emergency services who responded so quickly and professionally to what is clearly an extremely serious incident.”