Man charged following fatal accident

A 31-year-old Co Antrim man was today charged with causing the death of another man killed in a hit and run accident in Larne.

The victim, aged 41, was walking along the Antiville Road in the town just before 2am on Saturday when he was struck by a car. He was named as Ivor Jordan Martin from The Woods, in Larne.

A motorist went to police shortly afterwards and was arrested.

The 31-year-old has been charged with four motoring offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

He was also charged with refusing to give police a sample of breath or blood for analysis, failing to stop at the scene of a road accident and failing to remain at the scene.

He is due to appear at Larne Magistrates Court on Thursday.