Van driver killed in M1 crash near Hemel Hempstead
A 58 year old man from Luton has been arrested over what happened yesterday afternoon
A van driver has died in a crash on the M1 motorway near Hemel Hempstead.
The man in his 20s was hit by a car whilst on the hard shoulder of the southbound carriageway at around 4.30pm yesterday afternoon (Friday 30th May 2025).
A 58 year old man from Luton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
Hertfordshire Police say he remains in custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Ben Heath, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.
“Did you see what happened, or witness anything before the collision? If you have dash cam footage that you believe could be helpful to our investigation, please upload this via DAMS.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their patience whilst we put road closures in place.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Lowlight.