20/03/2017

Man Dies In Co Down Road Collision

A motorist who died in a two-vehicle road crash in Ballywalter has been named as Dean Weir.

Mr Weir, aged 52, was the driver of a white Suzuki Alto that was involved in a collision with a blue Nissan Micra on the Dunover Road shortly before 9am on Friday, 17 March.

Mr Weir was originally from Bangor and lived in Portavogie.

The male driver of the Nissan and a female passenger in the Suzuki were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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