Man dies after being hit by car on M27
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Last updated 4th Jun 2023
Police are investigating a fatal collision on the M27 in Hampshire.
Officers were called just before 4pm on Saturday 3 June to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a black BMW on the eastbound M27 at junction 5.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40s of no fixed abode, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inspector Mark Foster of the Roads Policing Unit said: “As part of our response to this incident we had to close the M27 for several hours, and I would like to thank you for your patience as we dealt with this collision.
“As part of our enquiries we would like to hear from anyone travelling on the road at the time who saw either the vehicle or the pedestrian in the moments before the collision.
"Did you see a pedestrian on the M27 at junction 5 yesterday? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage that would help our investigation?
“If you have any information we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 101 with reference 44230219826.”
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