Motorcyclist dies after hit and run smash in Coventry

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A 43-year-old Coventry motorcyclist has died after a hit and run smash.



Dean Tilley, from Hillfields, was heading home from his warehouse night shift along London Road, near the junction with Abbey Road, Whitley, when he was hit by a black Vauxhall Vectra.

The car failed to stop following the collision at 3.15am on Saturday and was found abandoned nearby. Mr Tilley was treated by paramedics at the scene but the 43-year-old later died from his injuries in hospital.

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch − and are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a Nissan Micra believed to have been at the scene at the time.

A statement issued on behalf of Mr Tilley’s family said: “Dean was a hard-working man from a private family.

“He was returning from working a night shift when this happened.

“We desperately need to find out what happened and ask anyone who knows anything about the collision to help the police.”

Sgt Paul Hughes said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision.“We’ve heard from one witness that said a red Micra was close by and, though not involved, the driver could have crucial information.

“This person may have stopped at the time and spoken to emergency crews, it’s unclear, but we need them to get in touch.

“This is a terribly tragic event that’s resulted in a man losing his life.

“We’re following up a number of enquiries but it’s vital that anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone with information about the crash, contacts us.

“Even the smallest snippet of information, no matter how trivial it may seem, could be crucial.

“I’m also appealing to the driver of the Vectra to come and speak to me.

“It may well be they are unaware of the seriousness of the incident so it’s important they make contact; we need to hear their side of the story so we can piece together exactly what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact the Collision Investigation Unit at West Midlands Police on 101.

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Coundon man remanded in custody in connection with death of Dean Tilley in Whitely last month

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a chef was killed in a collision last month.

Dean Tilley, aged 43, died after the motorcycle he was on was in collision with a car on August 30 in Abbey Road, Whitley.

The Hillfields man was treated at the scene by paramedics but died from his injuries in hospital.

He was returning from work at the time of the collision.

Police appealed for help and earlier this month Paul Devoisey, aged 39, was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and driving without a licence or insurance.

Devoisey, of Cedars Avenue, Coundon, was remanded in custody during a hearing at Coventry Magistrates Court.

He will appear in court again in December in Leamington for a preliminary hearing.