‘Beautiful’ boy, 12, killed in M62 crash is named as Callum Rycroft as devastated family pay tribute & man charged
THE grieving family of a 12-year-old who was killed in a horror car crash have paid tribute to the “beautiful” schoolboy.
Callum Rycroft died on the M62 near Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire at 9.50pm Saturday after he was hit by a vehicle on the eastbound carriageway.
Cops received reports earlier in the evening of two people walking along the motorway after a collision involving an Audi Q5 on the slip road to Hartshead Services.
The boy was found on the westbound carriageway after the vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene.
A man was found with minor injuries on the hard shoulder of the motorway.
Cops revealed today that Matthew Rycroft, 36, is set to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court charged with causing/allowing the death of a child tomorrow.
Callum’s mum this evening told of her pain after losing her young son.
She said: “Callum was a beautiful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life. He brought light, laughter and noise into any room.
“Callum had a massive impact on everyone who met him. The house is so quiet without him here.
“We are devastated at what has happened and request that people respect our wish for privacy at this difficult time. We are very grateful for the support and kind comments we have received.”
On Facebook, his sister added: “Rest in everlasting peace, my beautiful baby brother. I love and miss you so, so much!
“I wish you were here annoying us with your alarms and hoovers so badly. We miss you so, so much baby.
“We will all do you proud Callum. Words cannot describe how devastated we all are. We love and miss you so much. Sleep tight Callum, until we meet again.”
A police spokesperson said: “Officers are continuing enquiries into the collision in which a Toyota C-HR car struck Callum on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, between junctions 25 and 26 at around 9.50pm.
“As previously disclosed, it is believed Callum had been walking on the motorway with a man after an earlier collision involving an Audi Q5 on the slip road to Hartshead Moor services. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in that collision.
“A 47-year-old male who was the driver of the Toyota, was earlier today arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team by using 101 Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 1786 of 5 August