The 34-year-old lost his life in a single-vehicle collision on the Downpatrick Road shortly before 4.45pm on Tuesday afternoon
Police have named the man who was killed in a road crash on Christmas Eve as John Hanna from Down patrick.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, while they have appealed for any witnesses who may have seen a grey Volkswagen Polo in the area around the time of the tragedy to make contact with authorities.
"Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, the driver died at the scene
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