Wickersley crash: murder investigation after 20-year-old Mackenzie Ball dies in collision

The family of a 20-year-old man have been left “absolutely devastated” after he died in a crash in Yorkshire. Police have said that they are now treating the incident as a murder.

Mackenzie Ball has been named as the victim and tributes have been paid to him. In a statement his family, who are being supported by specially trained officers, said: “Our family are absolutely devastated at the loss of our son Mac.

“He has been taken from us too soon. If anyone has any information about the incident, we ask that they contact the police. We ask that we may be given some privacy in which to grieve at this time.”

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash in Wickersley, near Rotherham, on Sunday (June 2). He has now been released on bail as enquiries continue, our sister title Yorkshire Post reports.

Police said the crash happened shortly after 4pm, when a silver Land Rover Discovery and silver Subaru Forester were involved in a crash on Morthen Road at the junction with Moat Lane. Mackenzie, who was a passenger in the Land Rover, died at the scene.

The driver and three passengers inside the Subaru ran away from the scene, and police are now trying to find them. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bolger, said: “We have now declared our investigation into this man’s death a murder investigation.

“This is in the early stages and our team of detectives are working hard with extensive enquiries to piece together the circumstances of what happened on Sunday afternoon. I would strongly encourage the public not to speculate about the incident and respect the privacy of those affected. We are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could help with our investigation."

Anyone with information, or dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 589 of June 2. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.