TRIBUTES have poured in for a cyclist who was killed after being hit by a car in Coventry.
Hospital worker Joel Carreido was struck by a vehicle on Woodway Lane Sunday morning.
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Tributes have been paid to Joel Carreido 4
The 47-year-old was tragically confirmed dead shortly afterwards and cops are currently supporting his family
The 47-year-old was tragically confirmed dead shortly afterwards and cops are currently supporting his family.
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."
Joel joined University Hospital, Coventry in 2017, working on Ward 40 (Care of the Elderly) before moving to Ward 32 (Gastroenterology) a few months ago.
Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust said: “Everyone at the Trust is 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.
“While his work was a huge source of pride, it was evident to everyone who knew Joel that the role he enjoyed the most was being a loving husband and a father to his two cherished children.
“Joel will be sorely missed by us all and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.”
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A 44-year-old pedestrian also died after being hit on Gosford Street.
Police confirmed the car then smashed into the brick wall of a house in Beckbury Road.
A picture shows the vehicle's front tyre has come off the wheel arch, while the steaming bonnet has crumpled.
Cops from the drones team and dog unit were summoned to search for the suspect after a man made off when the car drove into the house.
A 33-year-old man was arrested at around 9am following the crash. He has since been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Police have appealed for witnesses and are looking at CCTV footage.
West Midlands Police are continuing their enquiries and anyone who can assist is asked to contact the force via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101, and quote log 854 of 3/9/23.
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The car smashed into a wall after two people were killed in separate collisions 4
A pedestrian and cyclist died in the horror Credit: BPM