Pedestrian dies in Co Down car crash

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A pedestrian has died in a car crash in Co Down.

The woman died at the scene in the Ballygowan Road area of Comber just before 4.45pm on Saturday.

PSNI Inspector Adair said: “Police received and responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a female pedestrian in the Ballygowan Road area of the town shortly before 4.45pm.

“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were also in attendance.

“Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene from her injuries.

“The area was closed to traffic for a period of time, but later reopened.”

The inspector added: “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed it, or who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with inquiries, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1177 of 22/02/25.”