LAST UPDATE | 27 Aug 2023
A MAN HAS been arrested in connection with a road traffic collision between two cars in Whiteabbey, near Belfast, Co Antrim, yesterday evening.
The collision, which occurred on the Shore Road in Whiteabbey around 6.15pm yesterday, when red BMW crashed with a blue Ford Focus. The driver of the BMW made off from the scene.
A number of passengers of both vehicles, including two children, were treated by ambulance crews, according to a statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) last night.
In an updated statement, released by the PSNI today, it confirmed that a 36-year-old man has now been arrested in relation to the collision.
The man was arrested under suspicion dangerous driving, along with failure to stop, remain and report where an accident occurred causing injury.
The statement said the man is in custody at this time.
Enquiries into the collision are still ongoing and the PSNI renewed its appealing for anyone with more information about the crash to come forward.
Last night, Sergeant Dickson of the Police Service said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the Shore Road area during this time, who witnessed anything or has dash-cam footage to contact us on 101 quoting 1530 26/08/23.”
The PSNI reminded the public that they can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
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