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Belfast Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver Was 'Suicidal'
Police said the driver fled after the crash and one pedestrian died, while the injured man remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Raven Adams, a 24-year-old woman from Co Tipperary, died after a hit-and-run collision with a car in the York Street area of north Belfast around 2:40 am on July 16, where a man with her was also seriously injured.
Francis Donaldson, 22, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, and other offences; he appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court and expressed remorse.
Donaldson's mother informed police he sent a message stating he was suicidal and intended to crash his car to kill himself; he admitted involvement in the crash.
The court refused bail due to concerns about Donaldson's mental health and the risk he posed to himself and the community; a mental health assessment was deemed necessary, and the case is scheduled for review in four weeks.