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The family of a man who very sadly died following a road traffic collision in Bournemouth have paid tribute to their loved one.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.05am on Wednesday 1 May 2024 of a collision in Ashley Road in Boscombe, near to 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 to serious injuries. Very sadly, he died in hospital on the afternoon of Thursday 2 May 2024.

His family has issued the following tribute: “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.

“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 collision and would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone with information that might assist their enquiries, to please come forward.

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

Anyone with information is asked to 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.