The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm the name of the man who died following a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Saturday, November 29.

He was 71-year-old John Atkinson from the Stormont area, Belfast.

Chief Inspector Simpson, of the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road.  

“Our officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, Mr Atkinson was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.

“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries.

“If you can assist, please contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."