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Bangor Crash Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Girl, PSNI Confirm

BANGOR, COUNTY DOWN, JUL 8 – Jaidyn Rice was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision involving a car and pedestrian, police said the investigation is ongoing and seeking witnesses.

  • A tragic road traffic accident on the evening of Tuesday, July 8, in Bangor resulted in the death of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice.
  • The collision happened when a car struck Jaidyn Rice, who was a pedestrian from the Bangor area, leading police to receive a report around 10:55pm and attend the scene promptly.
  • Emergency responders, including PSNI officers and partner agencies, attended the incident where Jaidyn was tragically confirmed dead at the location, leading to a temporary closure of the road before it was reopened.
  • Stephen Dunne, DUP North Down MLA, expressed being "deeply shocked and saddened" and called the loss "heartbreaking" while the PSNI launched an investigation urging witnesses with dash-cam footage to come forward under reference 1774.
  • The community faces a devastating loss due to Jaidyn's young age, with ongoing investigations expected to clarify the collision's circumstances and support from witnesses potentially aiding the inquiry.
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Belfast Telegraph broke the news in Belfast, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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