10-07-2025
Man charged over hit-and-run in which boy on scooter died
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run incident in
Co Down
.
A boy was riding a scooter in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening when he was involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia.
He died from his injuries in hospital.
The
PSNI
said a 51-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other driving-related offences.
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He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday. —PA
