Mobility scooter crash death a 'devastating loss'

Mark Jackson was described as a "larger-than-life" character who will be "missed by everyone"

The family of a father-of-four who died after his mobility scooter was involved in a crash with a car in Grantham have paid tribute to him.

Mark Jackson's sister Julie said his death was a "devastating loss" for his family and described him as being "taken so cruelly from us".

The 61-year-old was injured in the collision between a red Ford Fusion and his mobility scooter on North Parade in Grantham just before 13:00 BST on 14 August.

He was taken to hospital but died the next day. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash.

His sister said Mr Jackson would be "missed by everyone who knew him".

"Mark was so loved by his sisters, and our mum is grieving the loss of her only son," she said. "His children are mourning the loss of their father."

'Legendary humour'

Julie also discussed her brother's character and life achievements, explaining how he overcame several challenges on becoming a double amputee.

She said: “Mark had a legendary sense of humour and was such an intelligent man."

"His work friends described him as a walking, talking encyclopaedia and he was proud of the knowledge he had and proud of the fact that, when tested, he could provide an answer or fact quicker than Google!

“He had both legs amputated last year but he adapted to the changes with great resilience, which goes to show the type of person that he was.”

Mr Jackson had a degree in environmental science, with a particular love of botany and birds.

His sister said he was also a "skilled joiner and craftsman" and was "well travelled within the UK and overseas".

She added: "He was a true adventurer and pleasure-seeker.”