Merseyside Police identify 41-year-old van driver Vadim Suflet killed in M6 crash near Wigan
A van driver who died in a collision on the M6 near Wigan on Sunday, October 18, has been named as police appeal for dashcam footage.
Merseyside Police identified the victim as Vadim Suflet after the collision on the northbound carriageway on Sunday, October 18. Officers were alerted to the scene between junction 23 at Newton-le-Willows and junction 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield at around 9.55pm.
Mr Suflet was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers are supporting his family.
The lorry driver stopped at the scene and is assisting with inquiries.
The northbound stretch of the motorway, which has since reopened, was closed into the early hours of Tuesday (October 20) to allow emergency resurfacing works took be completed.
Detectives want to speak to anyone who passed the scene.
Det Sgt Andy Roper from the force’s Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) said: “First and foremost, our heartfelt condolences are with Vadim's loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
“Our priority is to provide support and answers to his family to establish what happened, and to this end we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as a matter of urgency.
“From initial inquiries, we know that a number of vehicles were in the vicinity of the collision at the time or immediately prior.
“If you were passing this incident and think you may have captured something on dashcam devices, please check and come forward, whether you were travelling on the northbound or southbound carriageways. You may hold vital evidence to assist our work.”
Anyone with information should contact the unit on 0151 777 5747 quoting incident reference 26000857221. You can also message @MerPolCC on Facebook or X, or report details online.