The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a man has died following a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Saturday, 27th September.

Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit stated: “Just after 11pm, we received a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a vehicle in the Ballygowan Road area.

“Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Enquiries are continuing and we appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage which could assist our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1605 of 27/09/25.”

The Ballygowan Road which was closed overnight has since reopened.