A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her 13-year-old son who was killed in a horror car crash.
Harrison Reynolds, 13, was left with critical injuries after being among six occupants of a Vauxhall Corsa which spun off the road in Rishworth, West Yorkshire, in the early hours of February 4. The schoolboy died of his injuries in hospital this morning, after his life support machine was turned off.
Five other teenagers who were also in the car when it careered off the A672 Oldham Road were arrested over the crash on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Two girls and three boys have since been released on police bail.
Friends and family paid tribute to Harrison, from Mirfield, West Yorks, on social media. His mother Sara Louise posted a picture of the young Leeds United fan with the caption: “My whole heart and soul. My boy. My H. My forever 13.”
She had previously posted on Facebook when Harrison was fighting for life, telling friends: “Can you all share this post I want everyone to pray for my little menace Harrison was in car accident on Monday. He’s critical with life threatening injuries each day our boy is still fighting!”
Harrison’s sister Olivia wrote: “Our boy put up a hell of a good fight and carried on fighting a whole 10 hours. Heartbroken is an understatement and I’m gunna be so lost without my little menace of a brother. Keep causing chaos up there little man, I love you today,tomorrow and forever.”
Friends have started a GoFundMe appeal in the wake of Harrison’s death to raise money towards funeral costs. The fundraiser states: “As many of you probably aware, 13-year-old Harrison was in a serious car accident, causing life-threatening injuries.
“Unfortunately, after a real fight, his little body couldn’t fight no more, and his machines were turned off on Sunday 16th February. So sadly, Harrison passed away at 3.45am on the 17th February. We would love to raise some funds to give H the send if he so deserves.”
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened shortly before 1am on February 4. Det Insp Paul Conroy from the West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in a 13-year-old boy losing his life. Our thoughts go out to his family and specialist officers are working to support them at this time.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and would ask anyone with any information who hasn’t already been in contact with us to please get in touch. We particularly want to hear from anyone who may have seen the car involved in the time leading up to the collision or may have dashcam or other video footage that will help with our enquiries.”
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