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    From swldxer1958@gmail.com@21:1/5 to All on Mon Sep 4 08:51:59 2023
    A HOMEOWNER has told how he is "lucky to be alive" after a driver who killed a pedestrian and cyclist ploughed into his house.

    Barry Dean, 76, was watching Match of the Day yesterday morning when the vehicle smashed through his wall.

    The driver, 33, was arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian, 44, and cyclist, 47, died.

    The cyclist who died was named in tributes as Joel.

    Floral arrangements left at the scene read: "There is an extra bright star in the sky tonight. May you shine brightly and watch over your beautiful children always.

    "Taken too soon in such tragic circumstances.

    "You were a good man who cared for all."

    Another read: "I love you so much. You were the best husband, best father, best brother. The best friend to everyone."

    Barry has now been left with gaping holes in the front and side of his dream home.

    But the retired builder told The Sun Online he is just thankful he wasn't hurt in the chaos.

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23788387/homeowner-car-crashed-wall-coventry/

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  • From JNugent@21:1/5 to swldx...@gmail.com on Mon Sep 4 17:07:08 2023
    On 04/09/2023 04:51 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

    A HOMEOWNER has told how he is "lucky to be alive" after a driver who killed a pedestrian and cyclist ploughed into his house.
    Barry Dean, 76, was watching Match of the Day yesterday morning when the vehicle smashed through his wall.
    The driver, 33, was arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian, 44, and cyclist, 47, died.
    The cyclist who died was named in tributes as Joel.
    Floral arrangements left at the scene read: "There is an extra bright star in the sky tonight. May you shine brightly and watch over your beautiful children always.
    "Taken too soon in such tragic circumstances.
    "You were a good man who cared for all."
    Another read: "I love you so much. You were the best husband, best father, best brother. The best friend to everyone."
    Barry has now been left with gaping holes in the front and side of his dream home.
    But the retired builder told The Sun Online he is just thankful he wasn't hurt in the chaos.

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23788387/homeowner-car-crashed-wall-coventry/

    Murder, rather than CDBDD?

    There is a big difference between the two.

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  • From swldxer1958@gmail.com@21:1/5 to All on Mon Sep 4 10:01:09 2023
    Barry Dean was watching football when the car ploughed into his homeCredit: SWNS

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cops-called-gosford-street-coventry-842410614.jpg?w=1240

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    Hope the driver pays up for that damage.

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to swldx...@gmail.com on Mon Sep 4 18:57:52 2023
    swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    Barry Dean was watching football when the car ploughed into his homeCredit: SWNS

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cops-called-gosford-street-coventry-842410614.jpg?w=1240

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    Hope the driver pays up for that damage.

    Ever heard the expression used in legal circles, known as ‘man of straw’ (not to be confused with a ‘straw man’)?

    Besides, the wriggle of being a slate short means he can’t be sued.

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    Spike

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  • From swldxer1958@gmail.com@21:1/5 to All on Mon Sep 4 12:01:13 2023
    I can see the problem - he was driving a black car!

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cops-called-gosford-street-coventry-842410628.jpg?w=1240

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