Two dead and another injured after horror crashes before car smashes into house

A pedestrian and cyclist have died with a third person injured after being hit by a car before it was ploughed into a house on Sunday morning (September 3).

A pedestrian died after they were struck by a car in Gosford Street at around 8am and a cyclist died after they were struck by a car on Woodway Lane. Another pedestrian was seriously injured before the car then collided with a house on Beckbury Road.

A 33-year-old man, who was detained on Beckbury Road at about 9am, is currently being questioned by officers in connection with the collisions.

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A police statement 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.”

Police said Gosford Street, Woodway Lane and surrounding roads will be closed as officers investigate the circumstances surrounding the collisions.

Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, from Coventry Local Policing Area, added: “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