Belleek: PSNI appeal after man is killed in 'hit-and-run' crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Police were today (Friday) appealing for information after a 70-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Co Fermanagh.
Richard Maze was riding a motorcycle in Belleek yesterday afternoon when he was in collision with a car which the PSNI said failed to stop. He died at the scene.
Police said they have since arrested a 70-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A police spokesperson said officers received a report of a serious collision on the Boa Island Road at approximately 2.55pm on Thursday.
"Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services who provided first aid to the man, who was 70-year-old Richard Maze. However, he sadly died at the scene from his injuries," they said.
"Richard was the rider of a motorcycle that was in collision with a dark-coloured car that failed to stop."
They added: "Police have since arrested a 70-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the investigation.
"He remains in custody at this time as inquiries continue into exactly what happened."
Police have appealed to anyone who was on the Boa Island Road between approximately 2.30pm and 2.45pm and witnessed the collision, or who may have captured dashcam footage of it, to contact police on 101, and quote reference 922 19/09/24.