The grieving family of a man who died after being hit by a car as he crossed the road have gained some comfort that his donated organs could save the lives of four people.

Music fan and dad Jason Lowdell, 37 also known as MC Geronimo, was fatally injured after being struck by a car on the A2 at Gillingham.

He was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London with life-threatening injuries.

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The following day his father had to make the harrowing decision to have his life support machine turned off.

Unbeknown to dad Alec Lowdell, 67, stepmum Nicola and and his brother Dave, 31, Jason, had joined the organ donation register in January.

Shortly after he passed away, his heart was given to desperately sick person whom they have been told had just two days to live.

It was his step-sister Emma, 38, a nurse who stepped in to tell them that Jason, had signed up after the death of his mother Bernice and his grandparents died within a short period of time.

Alec, a retired driver, said: “I was in pieces at the time and when asked about donation at first I said ‘no’.

"But when I was told it was Jason’s wish, I knew it was the right thing to do.

"It means that four people could have their families back.”

Jason, who lived in Melville Court, Brompton, also donated his kidneys, liver and pancreas.

The family, who live in Buxton Close, Lordswood, say the life-saving offer has helped them get through the heartbreak of their loss.

It has also prompted them to become donors and they are urging others to do likewise.

Dave, who works at the Kims Hospital near Maidstone, said: “It was an amazing act. I will definitely be joining the regsister now.”

Mrs Lowdell, 57, who works at A&E at Medway Maritime Hospital, added: “It’s lovely that something good may come out of this awful tragedy. It has helped us all a little.”

The family, including half sister Dani, 31, have also praised the efforts of the emergency crews and members of the public who came to Jason’s aid.

Dave said: “From the paramedics who worked on him in the middle of the road, the ambulance crew, the nurses and doctors at King’s who all worked tirelessly to give Jason the best possible chance of survival.

“We knew that Jason had gone but we were given time to think through the process before the machine was turned off the following morning.

“We would also like to thank the staff involved in his sad passing, the organisation of organ donation and the full support we have given at a truly devastating time.”

"It's lovely that something good may come out of this awful tragedy... it has helped us all a little" - Jason's stepmum Nicola

The inquest of Jason Lowdell is due to be opened today.

The driver of the car, a red Toyota Aygo, was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital with injuries which were not thought to be serious.

No arrests have been made.

Jason was passionate about his music.

He became involved in rap music when he was a teenager at Thomas Aveling School in Rochester.

Mrs Lowdell said: “It was his world. He was into his jungle and drum 'n' bass.

Jason, aka MC Geronimo, travelled all over to perform his “battle rap” made famous by Eminem and 50 Cent.

He was also keen on exotic animals and kept tarantulas and snakes at his home in Brompton where he had lived for about three years.

He was planning to go to MidKent College to study about reptiles.

Dave, 31, said: “He had a very wide circle of friends, both inside the music business and outside.

"He was my older brother and I looked up to him. He was always there for me where I needed him.”

Jason grew up in the Lordswood area. He also has a step-brother Leon and step-sister Karly.