A MAN has been charged after a much-loved dad and husband with a “huge heart” died in a fatal collision.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Swindon, Wiltshire, after a Volkswagen Golf collided with a pedestrian in June 2024.

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Despite the best efforts of responding medics, Jonathan Neilan, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering serious injuries in the crash.

Two years on from the deadly collision, Nuno Spinola, 37, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

He is now due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court today.

Jonathan’s grieving family offered a tribute to the dad, saying: “He enjoyed doing a lot of things, including volunteering for Sea Cadets for many years.

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“Jon was into his cars, riding his motorbike and boating. He enjoyed doing gardening and loved his gadgets and technology. Animals were a big part of Jon’s life and happiness.

“Jon was a man with a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone who needed it.

“He had many close friends who we know he loved dearly.

“Jon was at his happiest when he was making others laugh, which was often.

“He was knowledgeable in almost everything and was always at the end of the phone to help.

“He was a big part of the community and loved by so many.”