Peter Kelly dies in fatal Newtownards car crash
Fatal Newtownards car crash death of Peter Kelly
A man has tragically lost his life following a collision involving a scrambler motorcycle in the Newtownards region of County Down. The incident unfolded on Monday evening when the vehicle he was operating crashed alone on Comber Road. Authorities confirmed that Peter Kelly, aged 34 and a local resident from the area, succumbed to his severe injuries at the scene. Emergency services responded swiftly to the accident that occurred around 7:25 PM BST.
Comber Road was temporarily shut down due to the crash but has since been cleared and is now open to traffic. Police have issued a formal request for the public’s assistance, appealing to anyone who observed the event or possesses dashboard camera footage from the vicinity to come forward with any information. This tragic occurrence represents the second fatality reported on the local roadways within a short period.
On the previous Sunday, another motorcyclist named Philip McClelland, also from Newtownards and 36 years old, met a similar end after his bike crashed on Portaferry Road in the town. Both incidents serve as a somber reminder of the dangers present on these stretches of road, prompting calls for increased awareness and caution among drivers and riders alike.
