The cyclist has been named as Coventry hospital worker Joel Carreido
By Oprah Flash
BBC News, West Midlands
A healthcare assistant has been named among two people killed in a series of crashes in Coventry, as a suspect was detained under the Mental Health Act.
Cyclist Joel Carreido was hit by a car in Woodway Lane, shortly after a pedestrian was killed in Gosford Street at 08:00 BST on Sunday.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder the same day and later sectioned.
A second pedestrian hit did not have life-threatening injuries, police said.
Mr Carreido, 47, worked at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire caring for the elderly before recently moving to another ward treating gastroenterology patients.
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.”
Two pedestrians were hurt, one fatally, in Gosford Street
Professor Andy Hardy, chief executive of the hospital trust, said staff and colleagues were “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,” he said.
Police said they were in the process of contacting the next of kin of the 44-year-old pedestrian who died after being hit on Gosford Street.
After the driver hit the three people, he crashed into a house in Beckbury Road, the force added.
Retired builder Barry Dean, whose home overlooks Beckbury Road’s junction with Woodway Lane, said part of his house would have to rebuilt due to extensive damage, including sizable cracks in the brickwork near the front door.
The car later crashed into a house
A black Mercedes made a loud bang as it smashed into his property as he was watching football on television, he said.
“Because the front door was locked I had to go and get my keys,” the 76-year-old said.
“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.”
The force said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened adding that “from the information we have, this is not being treated as terror related”.
Investigations are continuing and anyone with information has been asked to contact officers.
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