Man charged after two men killed in crash on Ravenhill Road in Belfast - first victim named as Jon O’Hara

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two men died in a road crash in Belfast.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jan 2022, 12:05 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2022, 12:34 BST
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The 32-year-old has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving.

The two-vehicle collision happened on the Ravenhill Road close to the Albert Bridge shortly after 9pm on Saturday.

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One of the men who died has been named as 47-year-old Jon O’Hara from Belfast.

General view of the Ravenhill Road in south Belfast where a serius road accident took place on Saturday evening. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEyeGeneral view of the Ravenhill Road in south Belfast where a serius road accident took place on Saturday evening. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye
General view of the Ravenhill Road in south Belfast where a serius road accident took place on Saturday evening. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

The name of the other victim has not been made public.

Five people were taken to hospital after the crash, which involved a Ford Focus and a Skoda Octavia.

The accused was scheduled to appear before a district judge in Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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