Tributes for Toby Barraclough who died after Shelf crash

The collision, involving a white Seat Ibiza, happened on Brow Lane in Shelf at around 11.15pm on October 20.

The driver, 19-year-old Joe Walsh, was pronounced dead at the scene.

18-year-old Toby Barraclough was taken to hospital in a critical condition and sadly passed away on Sunday, November 12.

Four other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Paying tribute, Toby's family said: “Toby was a fun, loving, energetic, fiercely competitive sporty young man.

"He was loved by so many people and his family will miss him so much.

"He would however want everybody close to him to live their lives to the full, with him in their hearts.”

The West Bowling shirt left at the scene (Image: Newsquest)

Almost £10,000 has been raised for the Barraclough family through a Crowdfunding page.

A 12-hour touch rugby league game, along with a balloon release, will take place this weekend in Low Moor.

A message on the page says: "The passing of Toby has hit everybody who knew him and the Barraclough family extremely hard.

"We are completing a 12-hour touch rugby league game on Saturday, November 18 (6am-6pm) at Horsfall Playing Fields.

"We would like to raise as much as possible to support the family with the funeral costs and the LGI for everything they did for Toby and the family."

More floral tributes have been left at the scene in Shelf, as well as a number 16 West Bowling A.R.L.F.C. jersey with the words 'RIP Barra, Love You Forever'.

In a Facebook post, the club said: "The club are absolutely devastated this evening to have learnt of the passing of Toby Barraclough.

"A West Bowling Junior, loved by his teammates, family and friends whose memory will always continue to shine. 

"We send our love and thoughts to Glenn, Adele, Luke & Ruby at this time. 

"Rest In Peace, your West Bowling Family."

Toby's employer Horton & Armitage Limited added: "Yesterday (Sunday) we were made aware that our rising apprentice had sadly passed away.

"He will be duly missed by all of the team here as he played a massive part in our business especially keeping everybody upbeat with his cheeky humour."

Clifton Rangers YFC, the football club Toby played for across three seasons (U16, U17, and U18), also paid tribute. 

Former coach James Blamires said: "He was easily the most vocal player I’ve ever met.

"Super quick and talented on the ball. 

"Couldn’t wish to meet a nicer lad really. Always a team player.

"If the game started slowing down, Toby was the player who got his team motivated to bring the tempo back up. If Toby missed a game the team didn’t half know about it. 

"Toby always turned up to games with a smile and enthusiasm like no other player I have met. Still cannot believe what has happened."

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Shelf on Friday, October 20, can sadly confirm a second person has died.

"The collision happened at 11.17pm on Friday, October 20 on Brow Lane where a white Seat Ibiza collided with a wall.

"The driver a 19-year-old man died at the scene. 

"Toby Barraclough, aged 18, was taken to hospital in a critical condition and passed away from his injuries on Sunday, November 12.

"Four other passengers were in the vehicle at the time and were treated for injuries."

The spokesperson added: "Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who was driving in the area or lives in the vicinity of Halifax Road and Brow Lane to check their dashcam or CCTV for any relevant footage that could assist with the investigation. 

"MCET officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the white Seat Ibiza on Halifax Road or being driven in the area prior to the collision.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact MCET via 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13230584662."