Man charged after boy, 12, killed in 'hit-and-run' car and scooter crash
The collision, which happened in the Strand on the seafront of the coastal town of Portaferry shortly after 11pm on Tuesday night, involved a red Skoda Fabia and an scooter, which the boy was riding.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and emergency services responded and the young boy was rushed to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.
A 51-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences.
He has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and other driving-related offences and is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday.
A PSNI spokesperson said in a statement: "Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, 8th July have charged a man to court.
"As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."
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