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 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. 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.

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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."

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."

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