Angela Feenan: Woman dies after road traffic collision in Downpatrick

A woman has died following road traffic collision in Co Down on Boxing Day evening.

She has been officially named as Angela Feenan, who was 73.

The crash took place on the Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, on Friday, December 26.

Chief Inspector Simpson from the PSNI Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision, involving a Black Seat Arona and a white Vauxhall Insignia, at approximately 5.40pm on Friday evening.

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Angela Feenan. Picture: released by PSNI

"Officers attended alongside emergency services partners, however the driver of the Seat, 73-year-old Angela Feenan from the Downpatrick area, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The driver of the Vauxhall, a man in his 40’s, was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.”

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Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 844 26/12/25,” said Chief Insp Simpson.

Ardglass Road was closed for some time but has since re-opened.

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