Co Down: one arrest after young scooter rider dies following Portaferry ‘hit-and-run’ collision
Police have confirmed a young boy has died after a hit-and-run road traffic collision at the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday (July 8).
Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision. A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.
“One man aged 51 years old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.”
The Strand, which had been closed following the collision, has now re-opened to traffic.
Inspector Cherith Adair added: “Enquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam or other footage which could assist with our investigation, is asked to contact Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25.”
The boy was the second young person to die after a road incident in Co Down on Tuesday evening. Jaidyn Rice, from the Bangor area, lost her life following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian around 10.55pm on the town’s West Circular Road.