Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 25th April 2025 at 08:00hrs
The family of 14-year-old Ryan Liam Morgan from Morecambe have released a poignant and heartbreaking tribute following his tragic death in a single-vehicle collision on the M6.
Emergency services rushed to the southbound carriageway between junctions 34 and 33, near University Hill, shortly after 12:15 pm on Easter Sunday (April 20th) after a Peugeot van left the road and collided with a tree. Sadly, Ryan, who was a passenger in the van, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the van, a man in his 30s who was Ryan’s father, also suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
In a moving statement, Ryan’s family described him as a “precious boy” and a “beautiful soul” who was “so far from typical.” They highlighted his “funny, silly, loving, generous” nature and his constant chatter.
“He was always making his little sisters giggle or giving them cuddles when they were sad,” the family shared.
“He made them their bottles and read them stories at bedtime. He was such a family lad choosing to stay home with us sometimes when his friends wanted him to go out.”
The tribute painted a picture of a kind and sensitive young boy who adored his father.
“He adored his dad and would stand at the window asking ‘when’s dad coming back?’ every five minutes. He would help his dad take off his work boots when his back was gone and ask how his day was.”
They also spoke of their shared love for football, with Ryan supporting Blackpool FC while his father followed Liverpool, and their wrestling matches and heartfelt conversations.
Ryan’s close bond with his mother, Kim, was also evident in the family’s words. “He would cuddle his mum and ask if she was ok when she looked stressed saying ‘oh mum I don’t know how you cope with these kids, they’re such hard work!'” They recalled him following her around the kitchen, sharing videos and details of his day.
His relationship with his older sister, Cat, was described as particularly close. “He welcomed so many people into our family life, most of all his big sister Cat who he was so close to. Telling tales on her, winding her up, begging her to go to the shop, play Xbox or cards with him, and most importantly having a friend to talk to about everything.”
The family expressed the profound emptiness his absence will create. “Our home and our family will be so empty and quiet without him (singing Blackpool FC chants all day and night, making annoying noises to wind us up, or his new craze gangsta rapping).” They spoke of their hopes for his future, saying, “We wanted to see him grow and be the beautiful father and loving husband we knew he would have been.”
Finding solace in their faith, the family added, “All we know is that he is in the arms of our saviour Jesus Christ and he is safe with Him now. We will see him again one day and be able to hold him ourselves. We will be waiting and longing to see him, every day and every moment until then.”
Ryan’s mother, Kim, further shared her devastation, saying, “Ryan Liam was the most perfect precious little boy you would ever see, and he grew to be more beautiful every day. He was the most amazing son to Kim and brother to Primrose and Summer and we will miss him as long as we live. Our hearts have a hole that will never heal, and we can’t express enough the devastation this has caused our family. We are eternally heartbroken. RIP our perfect beautiful Ryan Liam.”
Lancashire Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 0503 of April 20th or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.
The thoughts of the community are with Ryan’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
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