Two lifeless and one injured after collisions in Coventry
A pedestrian died after they have been struck by a automotive in Gosford Street at round 8am, and a bike owner died after they have been struck by a automotive on Woodway Lane. Another pedestrian was critically injured.
The automotive then collided with a home on Beckbury Road.
A 33-year-old man, who was detained on Beckbury Road at about 9am, is at present being questioned by officers in reference to the collisions.
A police assertion mentioned: “We were called to Gosford Street, Coventry at around 8am to reports that three people which included two pedestrians and a cyclist had been seriously injured.
“A 44-year-old pedestrian who was struck on Gosford Street and a cyclist who was struck on Woodway Lane have sadly died of their injuries.
“Another pedestrian has been treated for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
“Officers including the drones team and dog unit were called to search for the suspect when a man made off after the car collided with a house on Beckbury Road.
“At around 9am a 33-year-old man was located on Beckbury Road, Coventry and is currently being questioned in connection with the collisions.”
Police mentioned Gosford Street, Woodway Lane and surrounding roads will probably be closed as officers examine the circumstances surrounding the collisions.
Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, from Coventry Local Policing Area, mentioned: “We have now informed the families of all those involved in today’s tragic incidents and our thoughts remain firmly with them at this truly devastating time.
“We are still in the very early stages of our investigations and we have several scenes across Coventry which also means that some roads will be closed for a considerable time.
“We are also searching CCTV and making enquiries and would appeal to anyone who has any information that could help our investigations to contact us at their earliest opportunity.”
People can add CCTV, video footage or to offer data that might assist the police investigations at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ23N72-PO1
Information can be given by calling 101 and quoting log quantity 854 3/9/23.