Dad in court charged with causing death of son Callum Rycroft, 12, hit by car on M62
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has appeared in court charged with causing or allowing the death of a 12-year-old boy, who died after he was hit by a car on a motorway.
Callum Rycroft, from the Harehills area of Leeds, was found on the westbound carriageway of the M62 motorway, near Cleckheaton, shortly after 9.50pm on Saturday, August 5.
The youngster was tragically hit by a car in the eastbound carriageway, between junctions 25 and 26. The driver failed to stop at the scene.
A 47-year-old man, from Bolton, was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was released on bail pending further enquiries. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. In a tribute issued through West Yorkshire Police (WYP) on Monday evening, Callum's mother said: "Callum was a beautiful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life.
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