Detectives appeal for information following fatal collision on the M62

Detectives are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the Liverpool-bound carriageway of the M62 between junction 7 and 6 in Rainhill last night (Thursday 27 July).

Just before midnight, Police received several reports that a collision had occurred on the motorway just prior to Tarbock Island.  

A 28 year-old man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The man’s next of kin have been informed and his family are being supported by specially trained officers. 

Road closures remain in place on the westbound carriageway between junction 7 (Rainhill) and Junction 6 (Tarbock) for collision investigation work to take place and this side of the M62 will remain closed for most of this morning – therefore motorists are urged to use alternative routes. 

We are appealing for any witnesses who may be able to assist in providing information to enable us to establish the full circumstances of this incident. 

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this devastating time and they are being supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

“I appeal to anyone who was travelling on either side of the M62 motorway in that area between 11:50pm and 12:05pm, who has dash camera CCTV in their car, to make contact with our team. We can check if any footage will have captured the build up to this collision or the collision itself.

"Additionally, if you were driving in this area and witnessed any part of this incident, I would be grateful if you could please get in touch. Any information you can provide may be vital in our investigation to fully establish what has happened." 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected], or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000683498.