A Wigan man has died after a collision between three cars and a pedestrian on the M56
A man from Wigan has been identified as the pedestrian who was fatally injured in a three-car smash on the M56 early today
Police investigating a collision on the M56 in Cheshire say that a Wigan man died after it.
A 38-year-old from Golborne was believed to have been walking along the eastbound carriageway between junctions 12 (Runcorn) and 14 (Hapsford) in the early hours of today, Monday August 31, when he was struck by several vehicles.
Police and paramedics attended the scene and found that there had between a collision between a pedestrian and three cars, a black Dacia Duster, a red Kia Niro and a black Ford Focus.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of all those involved the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
The M56 eastbound was closed while officers dealt with the collision, it reopened at around 9.15am.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Det Sgt Russ Sime, of Cheshire Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased.
“Inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and as part of the investigation we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or believes they may have seen the pedestrian on the motorway prior to the collision, to get in touch.
“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.
“Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-2407733.”
Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.