01/12/2025
Further Appeal For Information Following East Belfast Fatal Collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has named the pedestrian who died after a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Saturday, 29 November, as 71-year-old John Atkinson, from the Stormont area of Belfast.
Chief Inspector Simpson, of the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road."
"Our officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, Mr Atkinson was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.
"Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries.
"If you can assist, please contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25, or submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
Chief Inspector Simpson, of the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road."
"Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries.
"If you can assist, please contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25, or submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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