A man who died in a crash just off the M62 has been named locally as Mason Portman.
Mason, known to his loved ones under the nickname MP, died on the morning of Sunday, December 17.
West Yorkshire Police received a report that a black Seat Leon had been found in a ditch near Rishworth, off the A672 Oldham Road, at junction 22 of the M62.
A man found nearby was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
Tributes to Mason Portman
There has been an outpouring of grief and love for Mason, who is understood to have links to the Bradford area.
Scores of people in the Bradford area have publicly identified him and paid touching tributes to him on social media.
Lisa Marie said: "Every parent's worst nightmare! RIP Mason sending love and strength to all his family."
Donna Norman said: "Heartbreaking. Rest in eternal peace Mason you will be truly missed, thinking of my friend and all her family at this sad time."
Mitchel Roberts said: "Rest in peace MP, thinking of your family mate."
John Riley said: "R.I.P Mason Portman a fantastic young man gone too soon fly high young man."
"Rest in peace Mason you're gonna be missed," said another social media user.
"RIP. What a boy," another wrote.
Shantel Leyland added: "RIP Mason, sending all our love to his family at this sad time."
West Yorkshire Police statement in full
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said earlier: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision just off the M62 near Rishworth.
"Officers were called at 6.15am to a report of a black Seat Leon that had been found in a ditch off the A672 at junction 22 of the M62.
"A man was found nearby who was pronounced deceased by paramedics at the scene.
"The man's family has been informed and will be offered support by specially trained officers.
"The Major Collision Enquiry Team would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it.
"Motorists who were in the area who have dash cams are asked to check them to see if they have captured any part of this incident."
"Anyone with any information that could assist the police investigation is asked to contact the police by using live chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 385 of December 17."
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Share your tribute hereR.i.p Mason always missed never forgetting 🕊️❤️
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See you on the over side ???? Share your tribute hereI remember serving you at the bp garage you always had a lovely smile and a lovely personality i will miss seeing you ❤️ sending love and hugs to your friends and family xx Amanda Nichols
Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace Mason 🩵 you will be truly missed 💔 Thinking of my friend and all the family ❣️xxxx
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A lovely young man gone to soon Mason portman rest in paradise ? Share your tribute hereAlways been a good lad to me whenever we saw one another. Such a cruel world we live in for him to be taken away way so ykung. May you rest in peace Mason mate💙
Share your tribute hereRest easy Mason💕You defo knew how to light up the room,I’ll never forget the memories we shared,may you have the best bed💙Forever young x
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Youth club days? Share your tribute hereI don't know this young man but again another person taken too soon. Can't think of anything worse for his family x
Share your tribute hereRip mason what a lad you was mate gone way to soon but always me loved by many 💙
Share your tribute hereThinking of all your family at this awful time RIP young man xx
Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace littleman 💙 condolences to your heartbroken family 💙💙💙
Share your tribute hereRip Mason some boy you was always a smile on your face grooving your shoes off😂❤️ love you mate rest in eternal peace❤️❤️
Share your tribute hereI fully cant believe it pozzi man we had the best of times. You were always there ready to put a smile on everyones face. My thoughts go out to you and your family. Ive lost a true brother, I love you bro. Gone but never ever forgotten 💔
Share your tribute hereMason was a lovely young man, with the most infectious smile RIP XXX
Share your tribute hereRest in peace Pozzie❤️ such a kind lad. Always so nice to me even though you was cheeky. So glad you got to meet our little boy and he got to meet you. Rest in paradise😢❤️
Share your tribute hereLifes so unfair his whole life ahead of him, his life as a man was just starting it breaks my heart & I send my love & strength to his family at such a sad time & especially at Christmas when family's should be together celebrating happy times, RIEP Mason keep watching over your loved ones 💙
Share your tribute hereSuch a shock to everyone last person on this earth I thought it would happen to can’t believe you are gone but you will never be forgotten will miss you so much my boy
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Mason Portman Share your tribute hereCan’t believe you’re gone, still waiting for you to drive down my street beeping your horn showing your big pearly whites bro. Always had me in stitches, always looking out for me and my family, not a friend but a brother to me. I will miss you so much, love you pal. Forever in our hearts ❤️
Share your tribute hereGrowing up mason you spent a lot of time at ours with Babi mark .. 💙💙 you was never no trouble always so polite and showed us kindness.. we will cherish all them good times .. it just doesn’t seem real that you have gone .. Mason you were loved by so many people and going to be missed by everyone who’s path you crossed .. sending love and strength to your family RIEP mason forever young xxxx
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Mark ? mason Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace Mason .. I’ll never forget that night me and kane was out and you was out all night with us both, having time of your life like you always did when you was out. God only takes the best, RIP mate ❤️
Share your tribute hereRIP Mason, remembering the memories as kids Thinking of your family ❤️❤️
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