Pedestrian dies after being struck on the M6 near Carlisle

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision on Saturday (14th Sep)

Author: Tom HailePublished 17th Sep 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the M6 at junction 42 near Carlisle.

The incident happened at around 8:05pm on Saturday (14 September).

Officers are requesting anyone who witnessed a pedestrian or has dashcam and were travelling in the area of junction 42 either on the roundabout/bridges or travelling on the M6 Northbound and Southbound between 7:50pm and 8:10pm on 14 September to contact police so an officer can review any footage.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 238 of 14 September 2024.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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