Raven Adams, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in North Belfast - the collision also left a 22-year-old man seriously injured21:42, 16 Jul 2026Updated 22:09, 16 Jul 2026A 24-year-old woman has been killed in a hit-and-run collision in North Belfast, police have said.Raven Adams, from Tipperary, was pronounced dead at the scene in the York Street area of the city. A 22-year-old man was also left seriously injured.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received a report at around 2.40am of a crash involving two pedestrians. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old man, fled the scene and was later arrested by officers in the nearby Cavehill area, the PSNI said.Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit said: "We received a report at approximately 2.40am of a single-vehicle collision involving two pedestrians."It was reported the pedestrians were struck by a vehicle - the driver of which, a 22-year-old man, subsequently fled the scene, and was later arrested by officers in the nearby Cavehill area."He remains in police custody at this time as enquiries continue into the circumstances of what happened."Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from other emergency services where medical treatment was provided to both pedestrians."Sadly, the female was pronounced deceased at the scene - while the man has been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries."“The road has now fully reopened following a number of earlier closures in the area."The PSNI has urged anyone with information about the crash, or those with dash-cam footage of what happened, to contact police through a witness appeal form quoting reference 181 16/07/26, or to call 101.Local DUP MLA, Phillip Brett, said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the fatal crash, reports Belfast Live."My heartfelt condolences are with Raven’s family, friends and loved ones as they come to terms with this devastating loss," he said."I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dash cam, CCTV or any other information that could assist the investigation, to contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 181 of 16 July 2026. Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital.Article continues below"This is an incredibly sad day for our community. I would ask everyone to respect the privacy of those affected and allow the PSNI the time and space to carry out a full and thorough investigation."Finally, I want to pay tribute to the police, ambulance service and all of the emergency responders who attended the scene and dealt with the most difficult of circumstances."My thoughts and prayers remain with everyone impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy."