THE family of a great grandfather who died in a crash has said he was “living a full life” before it was “tragically cut short”. 

Edward ‘Ted’ Teggin, 89, was walking in Wimborne Road, Poole, last summer before he was hit by a car pulling out of a junction. 

Mr Teggin went to cross the road by the junction of Heckford Road when he was struck by Wayne Legg, 44, in his Vauxhall Zafira. 

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Mr Teggin was taken to hospital after the crash in the morning of Friday, June 24 2022 but died five days later. 

Paying tribute to the great grandfather, Mr Teggin’s family said: “The devastation we have felt at losing our beloved dad, grandad and great grandad has at times been too hard to bear. 

“He may have reached 89 but he was still living a full life and this was so tragically cut short. We are mourning the loss of a man who worked hard until his retirement and then after losing his wife to cancer he continued to live independently and was always out and about. 

“He was so proud of his service in the Royal Navy and kept his loyalty to St Helens Rugby and Everton Football Club despite moving south in the 50s. 

“His loss is not just ours, it is felt just as strongly by the numerous friends and acquaintances in Poole town centre who loved having a chat and a laugh during his daily visits.  

“This community unveiled a plaque in his memory on one of the shopping centre benches. 

“Everyone mourns the loss of a loved one at some point in their lives but when you lose someone so suddenly and in these circumstances grieving is delayed and constantly interrupted by all the other issues you have to deal with but we are beginning to remember the times that made us laugh and his memory will live on in our hearts.” 

Bournemouth Echo: Heckford Road with Wimborne RoadHeckford Road with Wimborne Road (Image: Google)

Legg, of Wimborne Road, Poole, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, Septemebr 15 tgo be sentenced for causing death by driving without due care. 

He was sentenced to a community order with a requirement to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work in the community. Legg was also disqualified from driving for 12 months. 

Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the roads policing team, said: “It is clear from our investigation that Wayne Legg failed to make sufficient checks of his surroundings as he pulled off from the junction, which resulted in the collision with Mr Teggin that ultimately had fatal consequences. 

“This case is another very sad reminder of the need for motorists to ensure they drive carefully and considerately at all times on our roads.”