Collision, West Belfast
11 Oct 2009
A 71 year old man is in a stable condition in hospital following a hit and run collision in Albert Street, West Belfast, early this morning. The man is believed to have been struck by a blue coloured Hyundai Accent car shortly after 1.30am. Police officers provided first aid to the man at the scene before he was taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected broken ribs and an injury to his head.
Two people, believed to be males, ran from the vehicle at the time of the collision and headed along Servia Street. It is understood that the car had been stolen from South Belfast earlier in the night.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them at Grosvenor Road on 0845 600 8000. Anonymous information can also be passed to the Crimestoppers charity 0800 555 111.
