Brian McClure, 74, York RUFC secretary, died in a hit and run near Castleford. Police investigate and arrest a suspect.
Brian McClure, who was 74, has died. He was in a collision near Castleford. It happened on Barnsdale Road at 2:43 pm on Tuesday, February 18.
His family released a statement about Brian. They said he was a wonderful husband, father, and granddad. He was kind, warm, and loving, they shared. Everyone will miss Brian very much.
His life was sadly cut short. York RUFC also paid respects to him. Brian was their honorary secretary since 1987. He held that position for nearly forty years. He ensured everything ran smoothly at the club. Many people interacted with him for RFU tickets.
People will miss seeing him at games. They will remember him fondly at the touchline. He leaves behind his wife Margaret and two kids, Kathryn and Neil, his daughter and son. His extended family also survives him.
Police are investigating the collision circumstances. They request witnesses to come forward promptly. Also, they seek dashcam or CCTV footage. You can contact West Yorkshire Police online, reference number: 13250095351, if you call.
A man, about thirty years old, was arrested. He is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the legal limit. Police confirmed this publicly.