Appeal after fatal collision on the M66 motorway

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M66 motorway

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the M66 motorway.

At around 1.57am on Saturday 13 August 2016, police were called to the M66 motorway, Bury, between junction 2 and 3 following reports of a collision.

On attending, officers discovered a man who had suffered fatal injuries and four damaged vehicles.

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It appears as though a man was walking along the live lanes of the motorway, and was struck by an Audi A5 in white which was travelling northbound.

The casualty was then struck by three vehicles travelling on the southbound carriageway.

He was declared dead at the scene.

One man, aged 19, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and remains in police custody.

Sergeant Helen Hallworth, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We believe we have identified this man and we have now spoken to his next of kin.

“However, we still need witnesses who may have seen this man walking up the motorway to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“As ever, any dashcam footage would be gratefully received, but at this stage any information from eye witnesses would greatly help us with our investigation into this man’s tragic death.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 284/130816 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

To contact the police in an emergency call 999 or to contact Greater Manchester Police for a less urgent matter call 101.