Motorcyclist Dies In Newtownards Collision

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Newtownards.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was driving a Honda which collided with a wall just after 7pm on Thursday.

The PSNI have launched an investigation and are asking witnesses and anyone who may have captured dashcam footage to please get in touch by calling 101.

Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison said: "My thoughts and sympathies go to the loved ones of the man who died in this accident.

"My thanks also go to the PSNI officers and emergency services who attended the scene, as well as local residents, who had access to their homes restricted throughout the night.

"There have been many accidents and near misses at this location over the past number of years and sadly we are looking at tragedy once again. I have been campaigning alongside local residents of the nearby Teal Rocks development, all of whom recognise the danger of a national speed limit at this location, which is a windy, rural road.

"This tragic incident further highlights the need for the Department for Infrastructure to urgently review the speed limit on this stretch of road. It is not safe for residents, it is not safe for pedestrians and it is not safe for drivers and sadly we are now witnessing the consequences."