Cyclist father, 29, dies after hit and run as police hunt driver and family pays tribute to 'kindest soul'

By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:54, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:54, 2 May 2026 A cyclist father who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Birmingham last week has died.  Thomas Brown, 29, who has been described by his loved ones as 'the kindest soul', was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after he was knocked off his bike on Heath Way, Hodge Hill, on April 26.  He died earlier this week, West Midlands Police confirmed, and leaves behind his partner Emma and two-year-old son Riley.  The driver remains on the run, but cops have recovered a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident, and forensic investigations are set to take place.  Police are asking to speak to anyone who might have any information and who may have seen a black Estate type car which failed to stop at the scene at around 7.45pm, and was last seen driving towards Coleshill Road. Thomas' mother, Tobi Brown, has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for the funeral costs.  Tributes on social media have described him as a 'lovely and kind lad' who was 'always willing to help anyone.'  Speaking to local news outlet BirminghamLive, Ms Brown said: 'He was on his bike going to meet his partner and, from what we've been told, the car jumped the kerb at speed and knocked into the back of him. 'He had catastrophic head injuries and he died of his injuries. Thomas Brown, 29, (pictured) died this week after being knocked off his bike in a  road collision on April 26 'It's a life gone, and no one has been held accountable for it.' Det Sgt Adam Alcock, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'We have specialist officers supporting the man's family during this very difficult time. 'We're appealing for people who may have information which can assist us to please get in touch. 'Collisions on the road have devastating consequences and my priority is to get answers for his family.  'I know from CCTV that there were other cars and witnesses at the location at the time of the collision and I would appeal for those people to make contact with us.' No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.