Man, in his 40s, dies after being hit by lorry on M55 and driver is arrested on suspicion of dangerous and drug driving
A man in his 40s has died after being hit by a lorry on the M55 at 7.55am, with the driver of the HGV arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving
A man has died after he was hit by a lorry on the M55 this morning.
The pedestrian, who was in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and despite help from paramedics was announced dead soon after the collision.
The driver of the HGV - a man in his 30s - has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving. He is currently in police custody.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident at 7.55am.
A spokesperson said: “We are investigating the circumstances and enquiries are ongoing. We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information or footage such as dashcam or mobile footage to come forward.
Traffic was brought to a standstill on both the M55 and M6 after the man was hit by the HGV.
The M55 was closed at Broughton, near to the junction with the M6, while the emergency services attended the collision.
Lancashire Police have confirmed the motorway has fully reopened, with the closure lifted around 1pm.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 7.55am today to the M55 at Broughton to a report of a collision.
“The emergency services attended and found that a lorry had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“The motorway is currently closed in both directions and could be for some time.
“We ask that you avoid the area and plan a different route, allowing extra time for your journey.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision, please contact 101 – quoting log 0249 of November 11.”
The M55 was closed at Broughton where the the motorway meets Junction 32 of the M6, with disruptions extending around Junction 1 (Garstang Road/Fulwood).
Both carriageways were shut while recovery and investigation work was completed. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
The incident caused significant delays and congestion and had an impact on the surrounding road network, including the M6 southbound and local routes.