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Patrick Joseph Brady passed away at the scene of the Newry Road crossroads at Longstone Hill and Barnmeen Road outside Rathfriland.
93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady (Patsy), from the Barnmeen area.
The Newry Road crossroads at Longstone Hill and Barnmeen Road outside Rathfriland.
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A pensioner has died following a serious crash outside Rathfriland, police have confirmed.
The PSNI said 93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady – also known as Patsy – passed away at the scene of the crash on the Newry Road.
They said the incident happened at around 10.45pm and involved a silver Toyota Avensis and a pedestrian.
PSNI Chief Inspector Simpson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the pedestrian was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“He was 93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady (Patsy), from the Barnmeen area.
93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady (Patsy), from the Barnmeen area.
“At this time, we don’t believe that the driver of the Toyota has sustained serious injury.
“The Newry Road was closed overnight but has since re-opened.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1587 20/12/25.”
It comes after the Ormeau Road in Belfast was closed for over three hours at Stranmillis Embankment on Saturday evening.
The Ormeau Road is closed at its junction with the Stranmillis Embankment
It was then reopened shortly before 10pm, with the incident not believed to be as serious as first feared.
Patrick Joseph Brady passed away at the scene of the Newry Road crossroads at Longstone Hill and Barnmeen Road outside Rathfriland.
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It is anticipated that police, who attended the scene, will release a statement in due course.