A man in his 90s has died after he was struck by a car in Co Down.
The PSNI Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene on the Newry Road in Rathfriland shortly after 10:45pm last night.
93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady (Patsy) was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car did not sustain any serious injury.
Chief Inspector Simpson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Collision Investigation Unit said: "Shortly after 10.45pm, we received a report of a collision involving a silver Toyota Avensis and a pedestrian on the Newry Road.
"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.
"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."
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with the investigation is asked to contact the PSNI Collision Investigation Unit.
