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Suspected drink-driver arrested after death of man in Coventry

Andy Morris 13th Jan, 2026   0

A SUSPECTED drink-driver has been arrested following the death of a man in Coventry.

A 63-year-old man was found with serious injuries in Clayton Road at around 8.10pm on Saturday (January 10).

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is being supported by specialist police officers.

Enquiries are on-going to establish the exact circumstances of the incident. A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drink-driving.




Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, message via Live Chat at www.westmidlands.police.uk, or email [email protected] quoting reference number 3985 of January 10.