Tributes paid to ‘amazing’ dad, 18, killed when car veered off road and ploughed into sewage pit
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “amazing” 18-year-old dad who died when the car he was travelling in plunged into a sewage treatment pit.
Taylor Lupton died after the VW Golf he was in veered off a main road and crashed into a wastewater ditch in Castleford, West Yorkshire on Sunday morning.
Emergency services found the father-of-one just yards from the car, which was partially submerged in the oxidation tank.
A man and a woman, both 21, were rescued and arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Loved ones, including Taylor’s girlfriend Megan Carswell, paid emotional tributes to the “sweet” teenager on social media.
Megan 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.
“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.”
Kyra Reid posted on the platform: “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.”
Courtney Leake added: “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.”
Magi Smith wrote: “The world is such a cruel place to live.
“You had your whole life ahead of you.
“You really did light up any room you walked in to.”
‘NO-ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE YOU’
Police had been called to Wheldale Sewage Works shortly before 6.20am on Sunday following reports a car had left Wheldon Road and plunged into a sewage ditch.
Water rescue teams, along with firefighters, were deployed to the scene in sub-zero temperatures and found the car submerged in the water.
Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene with rescue crews freeing the 21-year-old male and female, who were taken to hospital for treatment.
Pictures show the wreckage of the car in the vast wastewater treatment tank.
Police are appealing for witnesses as they work to establish why the car veered off the road and through a fence.
Floral bouquets were today left at the scene of the tragedy.
One card read: “You were so young and had so much life to live.
“You will be remembered forever.
“No-one in the world like you.”
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said on Sunday: “Road closures were put in place on Wheldon Road for a time, but these have now been removed.
“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.”
Police can be contacted on 101, or by using the live-chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.