John Atkinson: police release name of man who died in east Belfast collision
Police have released the name of the man who died after a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Saturday (November 29).
He was 71-year-old John Atkinson from the Stormont area, Belfast.
Chief Inspector Simpson, of the PSNI’S Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road.
“Our officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, Mr Atkinson was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.
“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries."
If you can assist police with their enquiries, contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25.