{"id":77469,"date":"2023-09-05T16:27:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T16:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/?p=77469"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:27:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T16:27:33","slug":"dad-admits-killing-son-12-who-died-after-being-hit-by-a-car-while-he-walked-on-m62-in-horror-crash-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/world-news\/dad-admits-killing-son-12-who-died-after-being-hit-by-a-car-while-he-walked-on-m62-in-horror-crash-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Dad ADMITS killing son, 12, who died after being hit by a car while he walked on M62 in horror crash | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A DAD has admitted killing his 12-year-old son who was struck by a car while walking on the motorway after a crash.<\/p>\n
Callum Rycroft was hit by a\u00a0Toyota\u00a0C-HR while on the eastbound carriage of the M62 last month.<\/p>\n
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Police\u00a0believe he was walking on the motorway after an earlier crash involving an Audi\u00a0Q5 he was travelling in on a slip road.<\/p>\n
His dad Matthew Rycroft today pleaded guilty to manslaughter and dangerous driving.<\/p>\n
He also admitted failing to provide a specimen for analysis during the hearing at Leeds Crown Court.<\/p>\n
Rycroft was driving him and Callum in the Audi Q5 from Paddock Cricket<\/span>, Bowling and Athletic Club, Huddersfield, to Hartshead service station on the M62 when the horror unfolded.<\/p>\n He was remanded into custody ahead of a sentencing date that is yet to be set.<\/p>\n Police were scrambled to the M62, between junctions 25 and 26, at around 9.50pm on August 5.<\/p>\n Officers believe Callum was trying to make his way from the central reservation to the hard shoulder when he was hit by the Toyota.<\/p>\n The\u00a0horror\u00a0followed a separate, single vehicle crash involving the Audi earlier that night.<\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail pending further enquiries.<\/p>\n Paying tribute to her son, Callum's mum said: "Callum was a beautiful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life.<\/p>\n "He brought light, laughter and noise into any room.<\/p>\n "Callum had a massive impact on everyone who met him. The house is so quiet without him here.<\/p>\n "We are devastated at what has happened and request that people respect our wish for privacy at this difficult time.<\/p>\n "We are very grateful for the support and kind comments we have received."<\/p>\n <\/p>\nMost read in The Sun<\/h2>\n
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