A DRIVER arrested after a man died in a mobility scooter crash is being investigated over the death, police have confirmed.

Grandfather John Dognini, 80, of Villa Gardens in Waterlooville, died when his mobility scooter collided with a Vauxhall Corsa in a crash.

Mr Dognini died on December 2 in London Road at the junction with Winifred Road in Waterlooville.

He had been buying Christmas presents for his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

John Dognini was involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a Vauxhall Corsa. Pictured: Floral tributes at the crossing when the collision happened in London Road, Waterlooville. Picture: Habibur Rahman | JPIMedia Resell

placeholder image — John Dognini was involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a Vauxhall Corsa. Pictured: Floral tributes at the crossing when the collision happened in London Road, Waterlooville. Picture: Habibur Rahman | JPIMedia Resell

Waterlooville pensioner who died in mobility scooter crash was out buying Christ...

He was due to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Julia in March this year.

Now police said a 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury, before Mr Dognini died in hospital, is being investigated over the death.

A Hampshire police spokesman said: 'He is now being investigated for causing death by dangerous driving, however there would be no necessity to rearrest for that offence in the circumstances.'