A BOY who was killed when he was hit by a car while walking on a motorway pleaded “daddy won’t stop” moments before his drunken father crashed.
Callum Rycroft also tried to call his mum and 999, but Matthew Rycroft, 36, made him hang up.
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Callum died after being hit by a car on the M62
Moments later, Rycroft crashed into the Audi Q5 they were riding in on a junction with the M62 – causing the car to overturn.
The dad then walked Callum, who was autistic, unaware of speed and should have been under Rycroft’s protection, towards the central reservation of the main carriageway.
Both the schoolboy and his father were then hit by a Toyota C-HR as they tried to run back across the highway for an unknown reason.
Rycroft today pleaded guilty to manslaughter and dangerous driving.
He also admitted failing to provide a sample for analysis during the hearing at Leeds Crown Court.
The court heard that Rycroft had been visiting his parents in Huddersfield with his son after a day of drinking.
His mum and dad urged him not to drive and offered him a place to stay, but Rycroft refused and drove away.
His distraught parents then called him and begged him to come back, with Callum heard from the background saying: “Dad…it won’t stop”.
Rycroft was then seen driving erratically as he entered the motorway and swerved across the lanes of traffic.
As he exited the main carriageway at Hartshead Services, the dad failed to negotiate a sharp bend at the entrance and the curb before he overturned.
Rycroft has now been remanded in custody ahead of a yet-to-be-determined sentencing date.
A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Paying tribute to her son, Callum’s mum said: “Callum was a wonderful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life.
“He brought light, laughter and noise to every room.
“Callum had a huge impact on everyone who met him. The house is so quiet without him.
“We are devastated by what has happened and ask that people respect our desire for privacy at this difficult time.
“We are very grateful for the support and kind comments we have received.”
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Callum’s death follows an earlier accident involving AudiCredit: YappApp
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