He will appear in court on TuesdayThe victim was 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice from the Bangor area16-year-old Jaidyn Rice from the Bangor area.(Image: PSNI)

A man has been charged with a number of offences following a crash in Co Down that killed a 16-year-old.

Jaidyn Rice, from the Bangor area, sadly died at the scene of a crash in the West Circular Road area of the city on Tuesday, July 8. The 16-year-old was a pedestrian and died after a collision involving a car at around 10.55pm.

Police have confirmed a 30-year-old man has been charged with “causing death by dangerous driving and other offences.”

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A PSNI spokesperson added: “He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29th July. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

There was an outpouring of grief in Bangor following Jaidyn’s death, with the teenager described as a young leader in her community who inspired others with her compassion.

Order of service for JaidynOrder of service for Jaidyn

Over £5,000 has been raised by the local community to create a memorial bench for Jaidyn. Lindsay Andrews, who set up the campaign, said on the JustGiving Page: “Jaidyn was a large part of the Bangor community and my family thought it would be lovely to raise funds to support the family and to purchase a memorial bench for the family and community.

“Jayden was a huge part of our community. She was a youth worker for the DICE Project and a member of the army cadets. She will be sorely missed. Sleep tight little Angel. Forever 16.”

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