Man dies after two-car crash near Warrington

Cheshire Police have arrested two people in connection with the incident - but say two others fled the scene on foot yesterday (April 29)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 30th Apr 2023
Last updated 14th Jun 2024

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the M62 near Warrington.

Cheshire Police say two others fled the scene of the fatal crash in which a 61-year-old man died after being rushed to hospital.

The force were called out at around 3.45am on Saturday (April 29) to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the eastbound carriageway near to junction 10, the Croft Interchange.

When they arrived at the scene, officers found the 61-year-old had suffered serious injuries in the silver Skodia Fabia he was driving - and was rushed to Warrington District General hospital.

He later died.

The other car, a grey Mercedes, had four people inside - with two people, believed to be men, fleeing the scene on foot.

Two other men, aged 21 and 23, remained with the vehicle and have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing to trace anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of the incident.

Sergeant Russell Sime, of the Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a serious collision which has resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man, and we are committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.

“As part of our investigation we are keen to hear from anyone who was travelling on the M62, near to Junction 10, at the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed the collision.

“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who believes that they may have seen the occupants of the Mercedes fleeing the scene on foot following the incident.

“The collision itself occurred near to Mill House Lane, Croft, and we’re urging residents who live in the vicinity of the motorway to review their CCTV cameras for anyone who may have been around their properties from 3.45am this morning, Saturday 29 April.

“I urge anyone with any information – no matter how small – to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting IML 1535300 or report it online.

Alternatively anyone with information can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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