Jaidyn Rice, a 16-year-old girl, died tragically after being struck by a car in Bangor. She was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called. In a separate incident in Portaferry, a 12-year-old boy riding a scooter was killed following a collision with a car, leading to the arrest of a 51-year-old man. The local community expressed shock over these events, and tributes highlighted the kindness of the victims, underscoring the need for safe driving.
A 12-year-old boy in Portaferry, who has not yet been publicly named, was killed following a collision between a car and his scooter. The incident occurred in the Strand area of the town, and a 51-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences.
Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair stated, 'Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision. A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.'
Kellie Armstrong expressed that the deaths are 'senseless tragedies' and emphasized that the local communities in both Portaferry and Bangor woke up in shock at the news.
Tributes have described Jaidyn Rice as a 'beautiful, compassionate, and kind-hearted young woman' and she was known as a cherished leader within the North Down Community Network.
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