Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after teenager died

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a teenage girl was killed in a road crash.

Jaidyn Rice , 16, died following an incident on the West Circular Road in Bangor on Tuesday, July 8 .

Jaidyn Rice, 16, died following an incident on the West Circular Road in Bangor on Tuesday, July 8placeholder image
Jaidyn Rice, 16, died following an incident on the West Circular Road in Bangor on Tuesday, July 8

On Monday evening, police said a 30-year-old man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences.

He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

"As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service," the police spokesperson added.

Updates as available

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