The crash involved a pedestrian, an Audi and two HGVs
The fatal incident closed the M6 between Standish and Leyland(Image: Lancs Live)
A pedestrian has died following a horror crash on the M6. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a pedestrian, an Audi A8, and two Scania HGVs, in the Hunger Hill area close to Wigan, between Junction 27 (Standish) and Junction 28 (Leyland), just after 3pm on Sunday, January 12.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The southbound carriageway was also closed for an air ambulance to land. The stretch of motorway was shut until around 10.30pm to allow for investigations into the crash.
The tragic incident caused over 60 minute queues on Sunday evening, before diversions were put in place and motorists were released from the closure.
Sgt Laura Kendall, of Lancashire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man has very sadly lost his life following this collision, and first and foremost, our thoughts are with his loved ones at this very upsetting time. The motorway was closed for quite a significant amount of time, and I would like to thank those who waited patiently as our officers carried out their enquiries.
“We know the motorway network will have been busy at that time, so if you witnessed the incident, or if you have dashcam footage between J27 and J28, between 2:45pm and 3:05pm, please do get in touch with us.”
You can contact police on 101 quoting log 0638 of 12th January or by emailing the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk