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Wolverhampton engineer killed by car named as Matthew Harding, 27 | Wolverhampton engineer killed by car named as Matthew Harding, 27 |
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A telecoms engineer who died after being hit by a car while working on a communications box had been married for a week, police have revealed. | |
Matthew Harding, 27, from Oldbury in Wolverhampton, was struck by a grey Citroen Picasso at midday on Monday. An engineer colleague was also injured. | |
His wife of one week, Danielle, was at his side when he died in hospital on Tuesday. She described him as a "hero". | |
Two boys, both aged 16, were held on suspicion of dangerous driving. | |
'Truly heartbroken' | 'Truly heartbroken' |
The second engineer suffered a broken arm and jaw and a twisted ankle. He is expected to make a full recovery. | The second engineer suffered a broken arm and jaw and a twisted ankle. He is expected to make a full recovery. |
The crash happened at the junction of Jack Holden Avenue and Robert Wynd in Woodcross. | The crash happened at the junction of Jack Holden Avenue and Robert Wynd in Woodcross. |
Mrs Harding said: "We are well and truly heartbroken. I don't know how we're all going to go on. | |
"Our babies are devastated because daddy is gone. Our lives will never be the same." | "Our babies are devastated because daddy is gone. Our lives will never be the same." |
Offering a tribute directed at her husband, Mrs Harding said: "There is no man out there who could or ever would be as amazing, caring and loving as you. | |
"You truly wore your heart on your sleeve babes. I'm so honestly grateful I had the pleasure of knowing you and being your wife." | |
Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police, said: "This is truly a tragic event which has left a young family devastated and also shocked the local community." | Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police, said: "This is truly a tragic event which has left a young family devastated and also shocked the local community." |
He urged any witnesses to come forward. | He urged any witnesses to come forward. |