Update issued after pedestrian dies on M6 after being 'struck by several vehicles'
Police have issued an update after a pedestrian died on the M6 after being struck by several vehicles in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Officers were called at around 2.50am on Saturday, March 7 to reports of a serious collision on the motorway between junctions 21 and 21A near Warrington.
When officers arrived at the scene they found a pedestrian had been hit by several vehicles.
The pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
In an update, Cheshire Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a case file will now be prepared for the coroner.
A spokesperson said: “At around 2.50am on Saturday 7 March, police were called to reports of a serious collision on the M6 between junctions 21 and 21A.
“On attendance, officers found that a pedestrian had been struck by several vehicles.
“Sadly, the pedestrian was found dead at the scene.
“Their death is not being treated as suspicious, and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The incident prompted the closure of the M6 northbound in Lancashire.
Lancashire Police had previously confirmed the motorway was shut between junction 28 at Leyland and junction 30 at Bamber Bridge to allow officers to carry out their investigation safely.
The motorway has since reopened, although drivers were warned to expect residual delays while traffic cleared.