Pedestrian killed in Co Down crash

A motorist has been arrested after a female pedestrian was killed in Co Down early this morning.

A motorist has been arrested after a female pedestrian was killed in Co Down early this morning.

The woman was hit by a car on the Rowreagh Road near Kircubbin at about 3.00am.

A 26-year-old man was arrested.

Police in Newtownards are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

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