Witness appeal after man dies in collision in Sutton Coldfield
Aiden Perris, 47, died after being hit by a car on Boldmere Road last week.
"He showed us the value of hard work and will be remembered for the caring, funny and selfless person that he was."
Those are the words from the family of a man who tragically died in a road traffic collision in Sutton Coldfield.
Aiden Perris, 47, died after being hit by a car on Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, at around 10.20pm last Thursday (25 July).
Aiden's family paid tribute, saying: "As a family, we cannot begin to explain how utterly heartbroken the events of Thursday night have left us.
“A tragedy that has taken our beloved Aiden from us, far too soon.
“Aiden was a devoted husband, a proud father, a loving son, brother, uncle and a dear friend to many.
“As a true Irishman, Aiden always lived his life to the fullest, creating unforgettable memories that we will cherish forever.
“He showed us the value of hard work and will be remembered for the caring, funny and selfless person that he was.
“Aiden was a family man who’s wish would be for us to pull together and support each other during this time.
“We ask for your continued prayers and for our privacy to be respected as we navigate ourselves through this time of uncertainty.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - may his soul be on God’s right hand.”
A woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Sergeant Rich Evans said: "A family has lost a father, a son, uncle and a brother in such tragic circumstances.
"We are continuing to investigate the collision and ask any witnesses who have not made contact with us to do so. Any evidence no matter how small can be helpful.
"Our family liaison officers will continue to support Aiden's family and our investigation team are working tirelessly to understand how the collision occurred."
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to come forward.