Waterlooville man, 23, in court over fatal Christmas crash involving mobility scooter

A MAN has appeared in court charged with killing a grandfather on a mobility scooter in a crash.
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Ben Green, 23, of Aintree Drive, Cowplain, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

He faces a charge of causing 80-year-old John Dognini's death by careless driving.

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As reported, Mr Dognini was riding a mobility scooter out buying Christmas presents for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in December 2019 when the crash happened.

John Dognini was involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a Vauxhall Corsa on December 2, 2019. 

Pictured on December 17, 2019: Floral tributes at the crossing when the collision happened in London Road, Waterlooville.

 Inset, John Dognini Picture: Habibur Rahman/Hampshire policeJohn Dognini was involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a Vauxhall Corsa on December 2, 2019. 

Pictured on December 17, 2019: Floral tributes at the crossing when the collision happened in London Road, Waterlooville.

 Inset, John Dognini Picture: Habibur Rahman/Hampshire police
John Dognini was involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a Vauxhall Corsa on December 2, 2019. Pictured on December 17, 2019: Floral tributes at the crossing when the collision happened in London Road, Waterlooville. Inset, John Dognini Picture: Habibur Rahman/Hampshire police

Police were called to the junction of London Road and Winifred Road, Waterlooville, on December 2. Mr Dognini died days later after the crash.

He had been due to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Julia in March last year.

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Previously his family said: ‘Our world changed forever on Monday, December 2, when our darling John was involved in a horrific incident.

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He was on his way to buy Christmas presents for all his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

‘His Christmas was just beginning.’

The family statement continued by calling him a ‘loveable husband’ and a ‘caring, amazing father’.

‘John was infectious and anyone that ever had the pleasure to meet him was blown away by his kindness, love and passion for life,’ they added.

‘The hole that is left will never be filled but as a family we know that our darling John would want us to love life as much as he did and celebrate Christmas for him.

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‘John, dance as though no one is watching, love as though you’ve never been hurt, sing as though no one can hear you and live as though heaven is on earth.’

Green was granted bail to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on February 1.

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