RECOVERY firm bosses in Hampshire are leading a campaign to make roadside repairs safer in memory of colleague Terry Booth.

They are spearheading a campaign for their vehicles to have flashing red lights so that engineers will be more easily seen at the roadside.

It comes after Susan Lowe, 62, was found guilty of causing Terry’s death as he was trying to restart a broken down car on the A31 at Poulner Hill, near Ringwood, last summer.

The 58-year-old, from Ferndown, died of multiple injuries after the car Lowe was driving smashed into the Peugeot he was working on.

Now his employers say the Government needs to change legislation which only allows emergency vehicles to have the red flashing lights when they are stationary.

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Boarhunt chairman Robin Doney said: “There has been work ongoing for a number of years to improve the safety standards for recovery operators and their vehicles, but in the light of the tragic circumstances of Terry’s passing I’m determined to reinvigorate support for the campaign and prove that Terry’s death was not in vain.

“It is early days and we know it’s going to be a hard slog to change legislation but as chairman of Boarhunt I have a duty of care to my employees, as do the AA, RAC, Green Flag and other recovery organisations.

We are confident and feel very passionately that red flashing lights can prevent accidents and further loss of life.”

Recovery safety charity the Survive group is gathering evidence of near-misses and other statistics to support the campaign.

Lowe, from Gypsy Mead in Leeds, was found guilty by a majority verdict of causing death by dangerous driving at Southampton Crown Court.

Prosecutors said there was no other explanation as to why she came off a dual carriageway at night and continued straight along a verge for 50 metres and took no evasive action.

Lowe has claimed it was an accident, that she was blinded by the bright white lights of the recovery truck and other traffic. She was released on unconditional bail and will be sentenced next month.

Following the verdict, Mr Booth’s partner, who did not wish to be named, said in a statement: “I’m grateful to the jury for Terry’s sake for reaching this verdict today.

“I just want people to know Terry was such a genuine, lovely person who tragically died doing the job he loved, which was helping people.”

Additional reporting by Corey Stephenson.