Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died at the age of 21 after being involved in a road traffic accident on the M1.The forward, who came through the Wolves academy, was travelling back from Bedford Town following the Silkmen’s 2-1 win on Tuesday night when the crash occurred at roughly 10.40pm near junction 15 for Northampton.
His white Mercedes hit a nearside metal barrier and despite receiving help from members of the public and officers, he died at the scene.The crash caused the M1 to be closed overnight. The road reopened at approximately 7.30am.Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or further information to contact them.Macclesfield paid a heartfelt tribute to their player in an an official statement released on Wednesday afternoon.
