THE mother of a 13-year-old boy who died after being involved in a horror car crash has paid tribute to her beloved son.
Harrison Reynolds, 13, was critically injured 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.
Cops confirmed earlier today that the young boy sadly died from his injuries in hospital and tributes have since poured in.
The boy’s mum, Sara Louise, described him as her “whole heart and soul”.
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!”
His 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 gonna be so lost without my little menace of a brother, keep causing chaos up there little man, I love you today, tomorrow and forever, our little h-forever.”
Meanwhile his uncle and dad shared pictures of him captioned with hearts.
Police have confirmed the boy’s family are being supported by specialist officers.
Five other teenagers who were also in the car when it careered off the A672 Oldham Road were arrested over the crash.
The two girls and three boys have since been released on police bail.
Many friends have posted their condolences to the family on social media.
Bert Burton wrote on Facebook: “Let’s light Facebook up blue for little H, forever 13.
“Let’s send his mum Sara Louise and dad Kirk Reynolds all our love and strength at this absolutely heartbreaking time.”
One friend wrote: “We are all going to miss you H Fly high buddy.”
Another put: “RIEP H Fly high with the angels FOREVER 13.”
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. Harrison – 13 Forever xxxx
“R.I.P. beautiful boy xx”
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened shortly before 1am.
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.”
Anyone with information can contact the force via their website or by calling 101 and quoting reference 0059 of February 4.
Officers previously appealed for witnesses after the boy was left with life-threatening injuries.
Police were first called to the road before 1am after reports of a car carrying six people had left the carriageway.
The car is thought to have been travelling from junction 22 of the M62.
