Woman in her 80s dies following pedestrian collision in Co Down

Tuesday 10 November 2026

A woman in her 80s has died following a road traffic collision involving a car in Newtownards, police have confirmed.

The woman was seriously injured after being struck in a collision involving a white Mercedes C200 on Circular Road on Thursday 5 November.

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 5.30pm, with the injured pedestrian taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have now confirmed that she has died as a result of her injuries.

Police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said enquiries into the circumstances of the collision remain ongoing.

He appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information that could assist investigators to come forward.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information which might assist – including dash-cam or other footage – to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals⁠, quoting reference 1266 of 05/11/26, or to call us on 101.”

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting http://crimestoppers-uk.org/⁠.

Police are continuing their investigation and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with footage or information that could help establish the circumstances of the collision.