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CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Two seniors killed in Durham collision with dump truck
A Durham Regional Police officer's logo emblem is shown in Bowmanville, Ont. on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives Two seniors are dead after they were involved in a collision with a dump truck in Uxbridge on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. near Sanford Road and Uxbridge Concession Road 6. Police say that a dump truck was travelling eastbound on Sanford Road when it collided with a sedan heading northbound on Uxbridge Concession Road 6. First responders attended the scene and the 82-year-old female driver of the sedan was pronounced dead. The 77-year-old male passenger was taken to hospital and later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the dump truck stayed on site and was treated for minor injuries, police say. The area was closed for several hours following the crash. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Const. Rayne with the Collision Investigation Unit.
Irish Post
10-07-2025
- Irish Post
Boy dies in hospital following collision between car and scooter
A YOUNG boy has died after being involved in a collision with a car while riding his scooter in Co. Down. The PSNI has confirmed that the boy, aged 12, was involved in a hit-and-run in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday, July 8. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he later died. 'Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision,' the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said. ' A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries,' she added. '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.' Police have urged any witnesses to come forward. '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,' Insp Adair said. See More: Collision, Down, Portaferry, Scooter
The Journal
09-07-2025
- The Journal
Young boy who was riding a scooter dies after hit-and-run by car driver in Co Down
A CHILD HAS died in a hit-and-run in Co Down after he was knocked down while riding a scooter. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a young boy died after the hit-and-run in the Strand area of Portaferry yesterday evening. Advertisement A 51-year-old man has been arrested and is in PSNI custody. 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,' Adair said. The PSNI is investigating the matter and is appealing for any witnesses to contact its Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Young boy killed in 'hit-and-run' car and scooter crash: Man, 51, arrested
A little boy has died in a horrific hit-and-run traffic collision in Northern Ireland, leading to the arrest of a 51-year-old man. The child was riding a scooter when he was hit at the Strand area of Portaferry yesterday evening. The News Letter reported that the 12-year-old was visiting the harbour town with friends but lived in a nearby village on the Ards Peninsula. He was fatally struck by a red Skoda Fabia and was rushed to hospital after emergency services were called at 11pm. A middle-aged man was arrested for a number of related offences and despite medical attention, the boy died of his injuries. DUP MP Jim Shannon for the area said he was 'so distressed' to hear of the accident, adding that 'any death is difficult, but the death of a child just hits that bit harder', according to the News Letter. The Strand was still closed today as police continued to investigate, with the cops urging the public to come forward if they have any dashcam footage of the devastating crash. If witnesses had any evidence of the collision they should reach out to Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25. The unit's Inspector Cherith Adair for Police Service of Northern Ireland 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 remains closed to traffic at this time. '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.'
Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man arrested after 'young boy' killed horror collision
A man has been arrested after a young boy was killed in a road traffic collision in Co. Down. At around 11pm on Tuesday, PSNI officers and emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a collision between a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter in the Strand area of Portaferry in Co. Down on Tuesday. A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but 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 PSNI confirmed that The Strand remains closed at this time, as they appeal for witnesses after the incident. Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said: 'The Strand remains closed to traffic at this time. '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.'
