Tipperary woman (24) dies after hit-and-run in Belfast as man arrested

A young woman from Tipperary has died following a hit-and-run incident in North Belfast, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of a suspect. Raven Adams, 24, was fatally injured when a car collided with two pedestrians on York Street around 2:40 a.m. on Thursday.

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It was reported the pedestrians were struck by a vehicle – the driver of which, a 22-year-old man, subsequently fled the scene and was later arrested by officers in the nearby Cavehill area.

Another man sustained serious injuries in the collision and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police reported that the driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was apprehended nearby by officers. The 22-year-old male suspect remains in police custody as inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

Local DUP MLA Phillip Brett expressed deep sadness over the "tragic death" of Raven Adams, describing the circumstances as "truly heartbreaking." He extended condolences from the people of North Belfast to her family and wished the injured man a full recovery. Brett noted that the incident has sent "shockwaves" through the community, highlighting the outpouring of sympathy as a testament to the area's compassion.

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A young woman with her whole life ahead of her has been taken far too soon in truly heartbreaking circumstances.

This incident marks a significant increase in road fatalities in Northern Ireland. As of July 15th, 39 people have died on the region's roads this year, compared to 27 during the same period in the previous year. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward.

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This tragedy has sent shockwaves throughout North Belfast. The outpouring of sympathy from local people has demonstrated the compassion and decency that exists within our community at such a difficult time.