Man who died after car crashed into ditch off M62 is named as heartfelt tributes paid

A man who died after a car crashed into a ditch off the M62 [1] on Sunday (December 17) has been named publicly with heartfelt tributes pouring in. Mason Portman has now been named locally and in social media posts following the tragic crash, reports YorkshireLive [2]. Officers were called at 6.15am to a report of a black Seat Leon that had been found in a ditch beside the A672, just off the motorway at junction 22.

Images showed other cars on the road damaged by the impact of a crash before a body was found nearby and pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency services.

Following the tragedy, people on social media have shared reports of the accident and paid tribute to Mason. Among those was Lea Hughes who posted: "Aww absolutely heartbreaking.

RIP Mason Portman."

Mason Portman has now been named locally and in social media posts following the tragic crash (Image: YorkshireLive)

Jade Louise Gledhill posted a red love heart with the words: "Rest in peace Mason Portman" as Jed Beanland shared an image of Mason and wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken seeing you grow from 12 years old when I met you to a proper good man. Always been a good loyal friend and a great laugh, literally training together the other day. Life is so cruel, rest in peace Mason love you brother."

Lila Faulding wrote: "MP You have literally flooded my Facebook. Just goes to show how much you were loved. Such a kind hearted caring lad.

I will cherish our friendship & memories forever. My heart goes out to your close friends & family. Soo close to Christmas.

Life is too cruel. I can't believe I'm saying it but may you rest in perfect peace Mason Portman." West Yorkshire Police says its Major Collision Enquiry Team would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it.

Motorists who were in the area who have dash cams are also being asked to check them and contact police.

Anyone with any information is being asked to call the police on 101 or contact them on their live chat online here [5] using the log number 385 of December 17.

References

^ car crashed into a ditch off the M62 (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ YorkshireLive (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
^ Man dies after car found in ditch near M62 (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ The biggest gun trafficking gang in the UK amongst those locked up this week in Greater Manchester (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ here (www.westyorkshire.police.uk)