93-year-old man dies after being hit by car on Newry Road in Rathfriland, County Down
Driver not believed to have sustained serious injuries; Newry Road briefly closed overnight and later reopened
A 93-year-old man died after being struck by a car on the Newry Road in Rathfriland, County Down, on Saturday night, according to police. The collision occurred at about 22:45 GMT, and officers said the man died at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Patrick Joseph Brady, known locally as Patsy, and he was from the Barnmeen area.
The vehicle involved was described as a silver Toyota Avensis. Police said the driver did not sustain any serious injuries.
The road was closed overnight near its junctions with Longstone Hill and Barnmeen Road and has since reopened, as authorities secured the scene and began initial inquiries.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the incident prompted a police response to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further updates were immediately available as investigators reviewed the scene and data from the incident.