A BOY killed when he was hit by a car while walking on the motorway begged "dad won't stop" moments before his drunk father crashed.

       Callum Rycroft also tried to call his mum and 999 but Matthew Rycroft, 36, forced him to end the calls.

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       Callum died after being hit by a car on the M62

       Moments later, Rycroft crashed the Audi Q5 they were travelling in on a slip road of the M62 - causing the car to overturn.

       The dad then walked with Callum, who was autistic, had no speed awareness and should have been under Rycroft's protection, toward the central reservation of the main carriageway.

       Both the schoolboy and his dad were then hit by a Toyota C-HR as they, for an unknown reason, tried to run back across the motorway.

       Rycroft today pleaded guilty to manslaughter and dangerous driving.

       He also admitted failing to provide a specimen for analysis during the hearing at Leeds Crown Court.

       The court heard Rycroft had been visiting his parents in Huddersfield with his son after drinking throughout the day.

       His mum and dad urged him not to drive and offered a place to stay but Rycroft refused and drove away.

       The frantic parents then called him and begged him to come back, with Callum heard in the background, saying: "Dad...won't stop".

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       Rycroft was then seen driving erratically as he entered the motorway and swerved across lanes of traffic.

       As he left the main carriageway at Hartshead services, the dad failed to negotiate a sharp bend on the slip road and the kerb before overturning.

       Rycroft has now been remanded into custody ahead of a sentencing date that is yet to be set.

       A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

       Paying tribute to her son, Callum's mum said: "Callum was a beautiful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life.

       "He brought light, laughter and noise into any room.

       "Callum had a massive impact on everyone who met him. The house is so quiet without him here.

       "We are devastated at what has happened and request that people respect our wish for privacy at this difficult time.

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       "We are very grateful for the support and kind comments we have received."

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       Callum's death followed an earlier crash involving an Audi Credit: YappApp