By Callum Wright
The family of a man who was killed in a hit and run in Nottingham say he was a ‘devoted’ father who was expecting to become a dad again next year.
Cain Parker, known as Kenny Fitzpatrick, 23, was killed after being struck by a car on Hucknall Road, Carrington, just before 11pm last Wednesday (November 6).
His family have now released a tribute, saying he was a brother, son and father, who was also expecting another child in 2025.
The statement, released through Notts Police, reads: “My brother, Cain Parker known to those that loved him as Kenny Fitzpatrick tragically had his life taken on his way home from work on 6 November 2024.
“It was me and you against the world Kenny and no matter what I would protect you, I’m so sorry I couldn’t protect you this time.
“I can’t get the image of you lying on the cold floor out of my head. I don’t know what to do now, I don’t know how to feel, I don’t know what to think, nothing feels real.
“Kenny wasn’t just a brother to me he had a total of four sisters and 10 brothers. He was a son whose mum is distraught – it’s torn her world apart losing him so young.
“He was an uncle to many and a friend and was also expecting a daughter in early 2025.
“Everything Kenny did in the last few months of his life was for his daughter, he was devoted to making himself a better life for his baby girl.
“Kenny you were loved by so many people and will be missed by many more.
“We all love you so much until we see again sleep tight baby brother.”
Taufeeq Ahmed, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving without insurance, possession of cannabis and dishonestly failing to disclose information following the crash.
He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Saturday (8 November).
Two other men, aged 21 and 27, were also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and have been released on police bail.
Sgt Mark Baker, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident that led to a young man’s death.
“Our investigation continues whilst his family remain supported by specialist officers”.
