M6 hit-and-run crash leaves man dead as police hunt driver

Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a man died in hospital following a collision on the M6. Emergency services were sent to the motorway near Sandbach between junctions 16 and 17[1] at 6.15am on Friday, May 23. The smash involved a silver Volkswagen Transporter van and another vehicle as yet unknown.

Now police have confirmed that the van driver - a 71-year-old man - has died in hospital after suffering serious injuries. The other vehicle left the scene following the collision on the northbound carriageway and work is ongoing to identify it and the driver. Officers are urging witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Andrew Dennison, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "If you witnessed the incident and have information which may aid us in locating the driver of the other vehicle, I would urge you to get in touch. If you have any information that may help, or you are the driver of the vehicle, please come forward and help us with our enquiries." The man who died has not yet been named but his next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by officers.

The crash led to the closure of two lanes on the M6 and caused heavy traffic on the A500 through Audley. Anyone with information should contact police via the website quoting IML 2095766. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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References

1. ^ ear Sandbach between junctions 16 and 17 (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)
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