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A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on his way home from working a nightshift.

Warehouseman Dean Tilley suffered fatal injuries when he was hit by a black Vauxhall Vectra in Coventry on Saturday morning.

The 43-year-old, from Hillfields, was treated at the scene by paramedics but he later died in hospital.

Police are now hunting the hit-and-run driver who left him dying in the road. In a statement, 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.”

Police said Mr Tilley was riding home from his nightshift when he was hit by the car in London Road, Whitley, near the junction with Abbey Road, at 3.15am. The Vectra was found abandoned nearby.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw the crash.

Sgt Paul Hughes said: “We’ve heard from one witness who 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 inquiries 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.”