THE family of a man who died following a road traffic collision in Bournemouth have paid tribute to him.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.05am on Wednesday, May 1, of a collision in Ashley Road in Boscombe, near the junction with Windham Road, involving a grey Vauxhall Mokka and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, 78-year-old Nick Crewe from Bournemouth, was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

He passed away in hospital on the afternoon of Thursday, May 2.

His family have described him as a ‘kind and thoughtful’ man in a heart-warming tribute.

Nick’s family said: “We are devastated to lose Nick in such a tragic way. He was taken too early, and we are heartbroken.

“Despite being 78, he was working as a lawyer, took four dog walks a day and, just as always, was still doing things for others.

“Nick was a lifelong contributor to his local community. Over the decades, and alongside his wife, he helped at a local Cubs group, ran a youth club, was a school governor and ran both youth and adult football clubs. He repeatedly changed people’s lives for the better."

His family added: “Throughout his life, Nick was best known for being kind and thoughtful. His family and friends ask for the same consideration and request their privacy be respected at this time.”

Officers from the serious collision investigation team are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and have urged any witnesses who have not already spoken to police or anyone with information that might assist their enquiries to come forward.

A woman aged in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving offences, and she has been released under investigation as further inquiries are being carried out.

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240064256.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.