A man has died after a collision in Co Down on Friday morning, police have confirmed.
The man, aged in his 40s, died following the single vehicle crash in Ballygowan. today. It was reported just before 7:30am on the Moneyreagh Road.
Emergency services were tasked to the scene, and the road was closed for a period of time. The man, who was driving the vehicle, died at the scene.
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Sergeant Amanda McIvor said: “The collision, which was reported just before 7.30 am this morning, Friday, September 23rd occurred on the Moneyreagh Road.
"Police attended the scene, where, sadly the driver was pronounced dead. The road was closed for a period of time but has since reopened.
"We are investigating the circumstances of the collision and are asking witnesses who may have been in the area from 11pm on Thursday, September 22nd until 7.30 am this morning, or anyone who may have captured dashcam footage, to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference CW 260 – 23/09/22."
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