TWO people have died and an investigation had been launched after series of collisions in Coventry earlier today (September 3).
West Midlands Police were called to Gosford Street at around 8am to reports of three people, including two pedestrians and a cyclist, being seriously injured.
A 44-year-old struck on Gosford Street has died, as has the cyclist, who was struck on Woodway Lane.
The other person 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.
A 33-year-old man was located on Beckbury Road at around 9am and is currently being questioned in connection with the collisions.
Gosford Street, Woodway Lane and surrounding roads will be closed as police look into the circumstances surrounding the collisions.
Supt 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.”
An online portal has been created where people can upload any CCTV, video footage or to provide information.
Visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ23N72-PO1 or call 101 quoting log number 854 3/9/23 to report any information.
