Pensioner killed in hit-and-run crash in Co Fermanagh

By Rebecca Black, PA

A 70-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run crash in Co Fermanagh.

Richard Maze had been riding a motorcycle in Belleek on Thursday afternoon when there was a collision with a car that failed to stop and he died at the scene.

Police said they have since arrested a 70-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

We can sadly confirm 70-year-old Richard Maze has died following a hit-and-run road traffic collision today, Thursday 19th September, in the Boa Island Road area of Belleek.

A man has also been arrested in connection with the investigation. More here: https://t.co/0Or67oQqhr pic.twitter.com/XT0lYph7Hy

— Police Fermanagh and Omagh (@PSNIFermOmagh) September 19, 2024

A police spokesperson said officers received a report of a serious collision on the Boa Island Road at approximately 2.55pm on Thursday.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services who provided first aid to the man, who was 70-year-old Richard Maze. However, he sadly died at the scene from his injuries,” they said.

“Richard was the rider of a motorcycle that was in collision with a dark-coloured car that failed to stop.”

They added: “Police have since arrested a 70-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the investigation.

“He remains in custody at this time as inquiries continue into exactly what happened.”

Police have appealed to anyone who was on the Boa Island Road between approximately 2.30pm and 2.45pm and witnessed the collision, or who may have captured dashcam footage of it, to contact police on 101, and quote reference 922 19/09/24.