A 57-year-old man has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision that left one person dead and another seriously injured on the Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare, County Antrim. According to BBC News, the incident occurred on 15 August 2025.
A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman in her 40s sustained serious injuries in the collision. The suspect has been charged with multiple offences stemming from the incident.
What charges has the man faced?
The 57-year-old faces a serious list of criminal charges related to the collision. These include causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving carelessly with excess alcohol, and causing death by driving carelessly when unfit to drive.
Additional charges include causing grievous bodily injury by inconsiderate driving with excess alcohol and causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. The multiple charges reflect the severity of the incident and the circumstances surrounding it.
What happens next?
The accused is scheduled to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 11 November to face the charges.
