Two people killed after car hits pedestrians and cyclist in Coventry: What we know
A pedestrian was killed after they were hit by a car in Gosford Street on Sunday morning, while a cyclist died after being hit by the same car on Woodway Lane.
Two people have died after a car struck pedestrians and a cyclist in separate collisions in Coventry.
A pedestrian was killed after they were hit by a car in Gosford Street on Sunday morning, while a cyclist died after being hit by the same car on Woodway Lane. Another pedestrian was seriously injured.
The cyclist was later named as hospital worker and father-of-two Joel Carreido, 47.
The car later collided with a house. A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and sectioned under the Mental Health Act
Here is what we know so far about the incidents in Coventry:
What happened?
Two people died after a series of collisions involving the same car in Coventry on Sunday morning.
Two pedestrians were struck in separate collisions on Gosford Street at about 8am, before a cyclist was hit by the car on Woodway Lane.
A 44-year-old pedestrian and a 47-year-old cyclist were killed.
Another pedestrian was seriously injured.
The car then collided with a house on Beckbury Road in the city.
A 33-year-old man was later arrested on Beckbury Road following a search by West Midlands Police involving drones and dogs.
The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, police said.
Gosford Street, Woodway Lane and surrounding roads were closed as police investigated the collisions.
The cyclist was named on Monday as hospital worker Joel Carreido.
In a tribute, his family said: “Joel was a loving husband and father of two, who worked extremely hard as a healthcare assistant at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.
“He will be missed dearly by all that knew him. We thank all of the community for their continued support during this very difficult time. May he rest in peace and God bless his soul.”
Carreido joined University Hospital, Coventry in 2017, working on a care of the elderly and gastroenterology wards.
Professor Andy Hardy, chief executive officer at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, said: “Everyone at the trust is shocked and saddened by this tragic news.
“Joel’s passion for caring for others shone through in everything he did and he left a lasting impression on the patients and families he came into contact with.
“While his work was a huge source of pride, it was evident to everyone who knew Joel that the role he enjoyed the most was being a loving husband and a father to his two cherished children.
“Joel will be sorely missed by us all and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.”
Police are still in the process of contacting the family of the 44-year-old pedestrian who died.
Retired builder Barry Dean, 76, whose home overlooks Beckbury Road’s junction with Woodway Lane, said part of his house will have to be rebuilt after the car struck his property.
He said a black Mercedes hatchback made a very loud bang as it smashed into his detached home.
“I was just sitting in the room watching the football on television, and at eight o’clock – bang," he said.
“Because the front door was locked I had to go and get my keys. I opened the front door, came out and he (the driver) was gone… legged it.
“The police turned up. They sent a drone up… there was a helicopter and police dogs.”
Read more: Two dead and one injured after collisions in Coventry (PA Media, 2 mins)
What have police said?
In a statement on Monday, West Midlands Police said: "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives, and we'll be doing all we can to support them during this deeply distressing time.
"Another pedestrian who was struck on Gosford Street has been treated for injuries which are not life-threatening.
"We're not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened, and from the information we have this is not being treated as terror-related."
In a previous statement on Sunday, the force said: “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.”
Read more: Two people dead as police investigate 'series of collisions' in Coventry (Sky News, 1 min)
Appeal for information
West Midlands Police have called on anyone with video footage or information about the collisions to come forward.
Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, from Coventry Local Policing Area, said: “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 upload CCTV, video footage or provide information at an online police portal here.
Police have asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident 854 of 3 September.
