The family of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road traffic collision has identified him as 20-year-old Mackenzie Ball, affectionately known as Mac. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 2, in the Wickersley area.
At approximately 4pm emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a silver Land Rover Discovery and a silver Subaru Forester. The accident took place at the junction of Morthen Road and Moat Lane.

Tragically, Mackenzie Ball, a passenger in the Land Rover, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is now receiving support from specialist officers during this difficult time.
In a heartfelt tribute, the family expressed their devastation: “Our family are absolutely devastated at the loss of our son Mac. He has been taken from us too soon. If anyone has any information about the incident, we ask that they contact the police. We also request privacy as we grieve.”
How to Report Information:
- Online: Visit the South Yorkshire Police online portal at http:///www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime
- Phone: Call 101 and quote incident number 589 of June 2, 2024.
- Dash Cam Footage: Submit dash cam footage to [email protected]
- Anonymous Tips: Contact independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit their website at http:///www.crimestoppers-uk.org