NI boy dies after being hit by car

A 15-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Lurgan.

A 15-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Lurgan.

The child, named as David Preece from the Blackskull area, was walking on the Donacloney Road when the accident happened at about 11pm yesterday.

Police are investigating and they have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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