Man killed in M62 crash
It happened late last night
Last updated 28th Jul 2023
Police have confirmed a man has died in a crash on the M62 overnight.
Officers were called to the Liverpool-bound carriageway between junctions 7 and 6 just before midnight on Thursday (27 July).
A 28 year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Police say the man’s next of kin have been informed and his family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Road closures remain in place on the westbound carriageway between junction 7 (Rainhill) and Junction 6 (Tarbock) for collision investigation work to take place and that side of the M62 will remain closed for most of this morning. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this devastating time and they are being supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
“I appeal to anyone who was travelling on either side of the M62 motorway in that area between 11:50pm and 12:05pm, who has dash camera CCTV in their car, to make contact with our team. We can check if any footage will have captured the build up to this collision or the collision itself.
"Additionally, if you were driving in this area and witnessed any part of this incident, I would be grateful if you could please get in touch. Any information you can provide may be vital in our investigation to fully establish what has happened."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000683498.