The scene of a fatal crash in Rotherham where a “fantastic young man” lost his life on Sunday has been lit up with flower tributes. Mackenzie Ball was a passenger in a silver Land Rover Discovery at around 4.05pm on June 2 when he was killed in a collision with a Subaru Forester on Morthen Road in Wickersley .
He was 20. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Already the scene of the crash has been piled high with flowers, balloons and heartbroken tributes from loved ones naming the young man as brother, uncle, son and close friend.
“My beautiful baby boy - we will fight to the end to get you justice,” reads one. “You were such an amazing son. Love you always and forever, love, your heartbroken mum.
” It comes as hundreds of comments have also been shared online under an appeal by South Yorkshire Police for witnesses. Following the collision, the driver and three passengers of the Subaru Forester fled from the scene on foot, according to officers. Advertisement Advertisement A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody following the collision.
Another of the many dozens of tributes reads: “Mac, u turned into a fantastic young man I’m so proud of you, things will never be the same, will miss u mate, love, Fo.
