By Tributes to great-grandfather killed in hit-and-run
Tributes have been paid to a great-grandfather and volunteer charity worker killed in a hit-and-run accident while on his bike in Birmingham.
Andell Goulbourne, 59, fondly known as Spring-i, was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to reports of a serious collision between a car and his pedal bike, on Washwood Heath Road, at 11.15pm on Thursday (July 30).
His family said: “Father of three, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, tragically and horrifically died last Thursday at the hands of unknown perpetrators.
“Our family and black community are desperately appealing to you to come forward, this was a cruel and heartless act.
“Andell was a kind and generous individual, a mentor to many young people. He always sought to serve those less fortunate, this was reflected in his role as a volunteer charity worker. He was a beacon of light.”
West Midlands Police believe there were four men in the car at the time of the collision; all four fled the scene.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the serious collision unit said: “Fortunately we were able to trace Mr Goulbourne’s family and we now have specialist officers supporting them at what is a very sad and painful time for them.
“Mr Goulbourne was callously left in the road fatally injured while these people ran off, I need them to do the right thing and talk to us.
“Equally, anyone who saw anything who hasn’t been in touch should do so, it was a busy evening with lots of people out celebrating Eid.”
A man, 32, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released pending further investigation.
A grey BMW M135i registration LG20 MYB has been seized for forensic analysis.
Police can be contacted by email at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, call 101 or Live Chat via WMP Online between 8am and midnight. Quote log 5069 of July 30.
