Tributes paid to Wakefield man who died in Las Vegas accident

32-year-old Chris Moran passed away on Friday

Chris Moran
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 12th Jun 2023
Last updated 12th Jun 2023

Tributes are being paid to a Wakefield man who died after an accident in Las Vegas.

Police in America say that Leeds United fan Chris Moran was hit by a car on Friday (9/6/23).

Westgate Common ARLFC posted online saying that the 32-year-old was one of a kind.

The club say one their Facebook:

"After receiving the most horrendous news and a couple of days to process, as a club we would like to pay tribute to Chris Moran.

"We came together yesterday as a rugby family to support each other and our hearts are with all Chris’ family and friends. Chris was genuinely one of a kind, with an aura around him wherever he went.

"There’s so much more that could be said that a Facebook post doesn’t do it justice, but as a loyal supporter, sponsor, player and friend of Westgate, he will forever be with us."

A fundraiser has been set up to get Chris back to the UK and to support his family, so far it's raised around ÂŁ30,000.

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