Man charged over fatal Ballyclare hit-and-run collision that killed pedestrian
A 57-year-old man has been charged with several offences following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Ballyclare which claimed the life of a pedestrian last year.
The collision occurred on Ballyeaston Road on Friday 15 August 2025.
A man in his fifties died as a result of the collision, while a woman in her forties sustained serious injuries.
Police confirmed on Saturday 17 October 2026 that a man has now been charged in connection with the incident.
Charges following fatal Ballyclare collision
The 57-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving carelessly with excess alcohol.
He has also been charged with causing death by driving carelessly when unfit, causing grievous bodily injury by inconsiderate driving with excess alcohol, and causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving.
The accused is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Two pedestrians struck in August 2025
Police previously reported that two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Ballyeaston Road shortly before 10.35pm on 15 August 2025.
The vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
A man in his fifties died following the collision, while a woman in her forties was taken to hospital.
The incident prompted an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The latest announcement confirms that charges have now been brought following that investigation.
As is standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Original PSNI fatal collision report, 16 August 2025
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