Driver charged after fatality

A South Armagh man killed in a hit and run accident early yesterday was named as Mr Michael McComish (49), from Molly Road, Jonesboro…

A South Armagh man killed in a hit and run accident early yesterday was named as Mr Michael McComish (49), from Molly Road, Jonesboro.

He died after being struck by a car outside a bar in the village. The driver fled on foot but was later arrested and charged with a number of motoring offences, including dangerous driving causing death.

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