The family of an 84-year-old man who died after being seriously injured in a collision in Northamptonshire have paid a moving tribute to a “truly special, one-of-a-kind character”.

Charlie Watt died in hospital on August 23 after being involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra in Cottingham Road while out walking at about 4.30pm the previous day.

His devastated family have now remembered a much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad whose “stories will be told for generations to come”.

They said: “He was a truly special, one-of-a-kind character. If you met Charlie, you definitely wouldn’t forget him. He had a wonderful sense of humour, and many stories to tell.

“There is an enormous emptiness where he should be.”

Charlie had celebrated his 84th birthday on August 17, just six days before he died.

Poignantly, his family said August 23 would also have been the birthday of his late wife.

They added: “They are now together again.

“Charlie’s life was full of love, memories and plenty of laughter, and even at 84 he was still a big kid.

“His stories will be told for generations to come; he was simply magic.

“We are so thankful for everybody's love and support over this difficult time.”

Detectives from Northamptonshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and would like to hear from anyone who may have relevant dash-cam footage.

A 46-year-old man from Corby was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information can email [email protected], call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 26000504072.