Dad charged after ‘precious boy’, 14, killed in horror car crash with tree on M6 at Easter

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A DAD has been charged after a “precious boy” aged 14 was killed in a horror car crash over the Easter holidays.

Ryan Liam Morgan, tragically died after a Peugeot van collided with a tree on the M6 in Lancashire.

GettyEmergency services attended a horror crash in Lancashire on April 20[/caption]

Ryan Liam Morgan from Morecambe tragically died in the collision

Cops raced to the site of the crash at around midday after receiving reports of a collision.

Ryan was found seriously injured and despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

His father, 31-year-old Daniel Burba, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving whilst unlicensed and uninsured.

He will appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow.

Lancashire Police said: “A man has been charged following a fatal collision on the M6.

“Emergency services were called just after 12.15pm on Sunday 20th April after a Peugeot van left the carriageway between junctions 34 and 33 Southbound near to University Hill and crashed into a tree.

“No other vehicles were involved.

“The passenger, 14-year-old Ryan Liam Morgan from Morecambe, suffered serious injuries and was very sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“The van driver can now be named as Daniel Burba, the father of the passenger.

“He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, and has since been discharged.

“Our thoughts remain with Ryan’s loved ones at this difficult time.

“They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“Daniel Burba, 31, of Morecambe has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving whilst unlicensed and uninsured.

“He has been remanded to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow.

“We are continuing to appeal for information and footage.”

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