Overview
- Jacob Powell, 30, died after being struck by a car at about 8:20 p.m. on November 2 at the junction of Leamington Road and Bullimore Grove in Kenilworth.
- Police and ambulance crews attempted resuscitation before he was taken to University Hospital Coventry, where he was pronounced dead.
- Warwickshire Police said David Ball, 39, of Watling Road in Kenilworth, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later charged with driving over the prescribed alcohol limit.
- Ball has been bailed to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates' Court on November 19 as inquiries continue.
- Detectives appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage and noted the family’s tribute highlighting Powell’s fundraising for the Cleft Lip and Palate Association.