Wigan man who died after M56 collision has been named in a tribute from his 'heartbroken' family
A Wigan man who died after a motorway collision will be “missed beyond words”, his family said.
The “heartbroken” family of a 38-year-old Wigan man who died following a motorway crash have paid tribute to him.
Krisstoffer Henshall, from Golborne, died in the early hours of Monday after he was involved in a collision while walking on the M56 eastbound between junctions 14 (Hapsford) and 12 (Runcorn) in Cheshire.
In a statement released via police, his family said: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of Kriss, and we are struggling to understand and process this devastating news.
“He will be missed beyond words. We respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn his loss and support one another through this difficult time.”
Police are continuing to investigate what happened in the incident, which involved three cars - a black Dacia Duster, a red Kia Niro and a black Ford Focus.
Yesterday, 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.