31/08/2021

Child Dies After Being Struck By A Car In Kirkcubbin

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the death of a child in a road traffic collision.

According to reports, the child died after a collision on the Rowreagh Road in Kirkcubbin at around 8.20 on Monday 30 August.

It is understood that the male child was struck by a car. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The Rowreagh Road was closed for a number of hours to allow for forensic examination.

Police have said that their enquiries are continuing and Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage or any other information to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1696 30/08/21.


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