Bedford fatal crash pedestrian named as William Corrigan

William Joseph Corrigan died at the scene of the crash

A 38-year-old man who was fatally struck by a car was "a gifted banjo player", his family has said.

William Joseph Corrigan, from Bedford, was on Charnwood Avenue in the town, when the collision happened at about 14:10 GMT on Wednesday.

The "loving husband, dad, son and brother" died at the scene.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and he remains in police custody. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Charnwood Avenue and part of Needwood Road were closed for several hours following the crash