The M62 in Cheshire has reopened almost 24 hours after a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man. Emergency services were called to the smash near Warrington in the early hours of Saturday morning (April 29).
Two cars - a grey Mercedes and a silver Skoda Fabia - were involved in the crash which happened at around 3.45am on the eastbound carriageway close to junction 10 for Croft Interchange.
The driver of the Skoda sustained serious injuries and was taken to Warrington District General Hospital. Police later confirmed the man, aged 61 from Wirral, had died.
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A 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old man who were travelling in the Mercedes have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Two others - also believed to be men - fled the scene on foot.
The motorway remain closed while investigation and repair work was carried out. National Highways confirmed just after 2am on Sunday that the carriageway had reopened.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Sgt Russell Sime, of Cheshire Police's Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, said in a statement on Saturday afternoon: “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 on April 29.
“I urge anyone with any information – no matter how small – to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting IML 1535300 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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