Major update after pedestrian dies and man arrested following collision with lorry on M55
The motorway was closed for several hours following the incident
Police are appealing for information after a man died in a collision on the M55 motorway earlier today.
Emergency services were called at just before 8am following the collision between a Daf LGV travelling west and a pedestrian who had entered the carriageway at Junction 1 of the motorway at Broughton.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and despite the best efforts of those at the scene was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
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The motorway was closed for several hours into Wednesday afternoon while police and emergency services dealt with the incident.
The driver of the LGV, a man in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving. He is in custody.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We are investigating the circumstances and enquiries are ongoing. Our thoughts are with the deceased loved ones at this time.
“We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information or footage such as dashcam or mobile footage to come forward.
“If you can help please call 101 quoting log 0249 of today (Wednesday, November 11th)
“You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) at [email protected]”