Emotional tributes have poured in for a young dad after a car he was travelling in ploughed into a sewage pit.
Taylor Lupton, 18, of Pontefract, West Yorkshire, was killed following the tragedy which took place on Sunday morning. The VW Golf he was travelling in “had entered a water treatment facility and was partly submerged in a pit of water.” Emergency services rushed to the scene and located the father-of-one close to the car. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A man and a woman, both 21, were saved from the crash. Police officers arrested them on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Beautiful floral tributes were left at the crash site which shined light on Taylor’s loving personality. “No-one in the world like you,” said one. While another tribute said: “You will be remembered forever.”
Taylor’s girlfriend Megan Carswell wrote a heart-wrenching post on social media. She posted on Facebook: “I don’t even know where to begin, never in a million years I would’ve thought I’d be writing this message. You were my absolute world and you made me a better person, you taught me how to love myself.
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Taylor was pronounced dead on Sunday
“I love you so much and I will miss you so much more, I really wish things could be different and you could be sat with me right now. It can’t be put into words how devastated I am right now, I hope to make you proud and you will always be in my mind and heart.” Another person wrote: “RIP Taylor Lupton, you crazy sweet soul.
“It’s crazy to think three hours before you were out dancing and smiling with us all, having fun, telling us how happy you are. Will miss you more than words can say. I am forever grateful to have millions of amazing memories with you over the years doing life together.”
Another person commented: “You’re an amazing man, Tay, and everyone else thought so too. Never had a dull moment with you . Rest in peace Taylor Lupton we love you.” West Yorkshire Police issued a statement on Sunday and appealed for witnesses, reports The Sun.
The statement said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Castleford. At 6.19am today (Sunday), police received a report of a vehicle with persons inside which had left Wheldon Road and gone into a ditch.
“Emergency services attended the location and found that the vehicle, a white Volkswagen Golf, had entered a water treatment facility and was partly submerged in a pit of water. A male and female, both 21, were removed from the vehicle and taken to hospital for further treatment.
“A third person, a male, was found a few yards away from the vehicle. He was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. He was later confirmed to be an 18-year-old male from the Wakefield area. Following further enquiries at the scene the male and female who were removed from the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
“The incident is being investigated by the Major Collision Enquiry Team, who are appealing for anyone who witnessed the vehicle travelling along Wheldon Road from the direction of Airedale immediately beforehand to contact them. Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch.”
Anyone with information has been urged to contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 277 of 12 January.