Man, 57, Charged Over Fatal 2025 Ballyclare Hit-and-Run Collision

A 57-year-old man has been charged with several driving offences following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare in August 2025.

A man in his 50s died following the collision, while a woman in her 40s sustained serious injuries.

The accused is due before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Man Charged Following Fatal Ballyclare Collision

A 57-year-old man has been charged following a fatal Ballyclare hit-and-run collision which occurred in August 2025.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the collision happened on Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare on Friday, 15 August 2025.

Two pedestrians, a man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s, were struck by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.

The man sadly died as a result of his injuries, while the woman sustained serious injuries.

Five Charges Following Ballyclare Hit-and-Run Collision

Police confirmed on Saturday, 17 October 2026, that a 57-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences relating to the collision.

The charges include:

The accused is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.

The charges remain allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Police Investigation Into August 2025 Collision

The collision was initially reported to police shortly before 10.35pm on Friday, 15 August 2025.

In its original statement issued on 16 August 2025, the PSNI confirmed that two pedestrians had been struck by a car which did not stop.

Detective Chief Inspector O’Loan said at the time that a man had died following the collision and a woman had been taken to hospital.

Police appealed for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the Ballyeaston Road area between 9.30pm and 10.35pm to come forward.

The investigation has now resulted in charges being brought against a 57-year-old man.

What Happens Next?

The accused is scheduled to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2026.

The Public Prosecution Service will review the charges as part of the normal legal process.

Further information about how criminal cases proceed in Northern Ireland is available through the PPS guide to the prosecution process.

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