Man Suffers 'Serious Injuries' in Hit-and-Run Incident in Killyleagh

Arrest Made After Hit-and-Run

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after being struck by a car in Co Down. Police in Killyleagh are appealing for information after a man was hit by a car which made off from the scene on Friday night. A woman in the area at the time narrowly avoided being involved in the same incident.

Police Statement

The PSNI arrested a woman hours later in the Newtownabbey area, over 20 miles from where the incident took place. A PSNI spokesperson said that an arrest has been made in connection to the collision. The incident occurred around 8.15pm, when a white Nissan Juke struck a male pedestrian in the area of Braeside Gardens. The driver fled the scene, and police are currently conducting further inquiries.

Appeal for Information

Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. You can contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1667 of 23/05/25 or submit a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Alternatively, you can choose to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/. Stay informed with the latest updates by visiting the Belfast Live homepage.