Man arrested after fatal collision in Coventry
It happened in the Exhall Green area last night (Monday)
A man has died and another seriously injured following a collision in the Exhall area of Coventry.
The pair were on a motorbike when it collided with an Audi at around 18:15 yesterday (Monday 11 October) in Exhall Green at the junction with School Lane.
The 27 year-old motorcyclist died at the scene, whilst the 26 year-old passenger was taken to hospital.
A 42-year-old man from Exhall has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He remains in custody.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“On arrival, we discovered two patients, both men.
“The first, the motorcyclist, had sustained life-threatening injuries and unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff at the scene, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The second man, a passenger on the motorbike, had sustained serious injuries, he received advanced trauma care on scene and was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry for further treatment.
“The driver of the car was not injured and did not require treatment.”
Police enquiries into the collision are ongoing and they are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or either of the vehicles in the moments before.
They are also keen to speak to anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage from the area.