Police appeal for witnesses following hit-and-run collision in Coleraine

Police are appealing for information and dash-cam footage following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Coleraine on Tuesday afternoon, 17 June.

The incident occurred shortly after 3pm in the Rugby Avenue area of the town. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the collision involved a small vehicle which struck the rear of a white Kia Sorento that was travelling in the same direction.

The driver of the smaller vehicle reportedly fled the scene immediately after the impact.

In a statement issued today, police confirmed that “thankfully no one was injured, but this would appear to have been done deliberately.”

Investigations are now underway to locate the individual responsible.

A police spokesperson urged members of the public to come forward with any relevant information.

“Efforts are currently ongoing to locate the outstanding driver at this time and we would ask anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have captured of the collision, and call us on 101 with any information,” they said.

The reference number for the incident is 1069 of 17/06/25.

Reports can also be submitted online via the PSNI’s reporting portal at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.