A PENSIONER who was killed after being hit by a council roadsweeper has been pictured as his heartbroken family pay tribute.
Jogninder Singh, 87, was fatally struck in Holy Bones, Leicester, on Monday, police said.
The tragic incident happened outside the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple where he was the vice president and one of the founding members, Leicestershire Police said.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Monday just before 2.15pm but police said he sadly died a few hours after he was taken to hospital.
A 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving but police said he has since been released under investigation.
The family of Mr Singh, who visited the temple daily, and members of the gurdwara, said in a tribute: “He was a very humbled, devoted husband, father, grand and great grandfather and someone who made an amazing contribution to the Sikh community in Leicester.
“We are devasted by the loss and extremely shocked by what has happened.
“He was a great person and a devoted member of the gurdwara – someone who selflessly and tirelessly contributed to making a real difference.
“His death is being felt by so many people.”
