Motorcyclist dies in hospital days after eight vehicle pile-up on M62

A 53 year old man has been questioned and bailed following the crash

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 2nd Jun 2025

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after being seriously injured in an eight vehicle crash on the M62 near Huddersfield.

The 51 year old was involved in the collision near to the Junction 23 exit slip at around 5:30pm last Thursday (May 29).

Another man, aged 53, has been questioned on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and is currently on bail.

Police are continuing to appeal for information or anyone who captured dashcam footage at the scene to get in touch on 101.

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