Man fatally injured following a collision between three cars and a pedestrian on the M56
“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased.”
Police are investigating an incident following the death of a pedestrian who was fatally injured in a three-car smash on the M56 on Monday.
A 38-year-old, from Wigan, is believed to have been walking along the eastbound carriageway between junctions 12 (Runcorn) and 14 (Hapsford) in the early hours of Monday (August 31) morning, when he was struck by several vehicles.
Emergency services attended the scene discovering that there had between a collision between a pedestrian and three cars, a black Dacia Duster, a red Kia Niro and a black Ford Focus. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The M56 eastbound was closed while officers and other emergency services dealt with the incident, with the motorway reopening at around 9.15am.
Officers have informed the next of kin, who are now being supported by specialist officers.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Det Sgt Russ Sime, of Cheshire Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased.
“Inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and as part of the investigation we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or believes they may have seen the pedestrian on the motorway prior to the collision, to get in touch.
“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.
“Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-2407733.”