Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man was killed in a road collision in Coventry on Saturday night.
Emergency Response and Fatal Incident
West Midlands Police were called to Clayton Road in the Coundon area shortly after 8.00pm on Saturday, 10 January. The call came from ambulance crews who were first on the scene.
Paramedics discovered the male victim in a serious condition and provided emergency treatment. Despite their efforts, the 63-year-old man was pronounced dead at the location.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
Officers swiftly arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the incident. He was detained on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drink-driving.
The suspect remains in police custody for questioning as detectives work to establish the precise sequence of events.
Detective Sergeant Richard Evans from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the enquiry. He confirmed that specialist officers are supporting the victim's family through what police described as a "devastating time".
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
The investigation is in its early stages, with officers conducting door-to-door enquiries and scouring local CCTV footage in Coundon.
DS Evans has issued a direct appeal to the public: "We are urging anyone who was in the Clayton Road area around 8.00pm on Saturday to come forward. Did you see anything unusual? Do you have any dashcam footage that could assist us?"
Forensic investigators were present at the scene throughout Saturday night and into Sunday morning, meticulously gathering evidence.
The collision occurred during a period of severe weather, with the Met Office having issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for the Coventry region. Police say they are examining all potential factors, including weather conditions, as part of their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting log number 3985 of 10 January. Information can also be emailed directly to the investigation team at sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.
