A man has been arrested after a motorist’s death on a busy motorway.
Police were called to the M57 at around 3.05pm on Wednesday after the black Audi A5 had left the northbound carriageway and caught fire close to junction 2 and 3.
Sadly the driver, a man in his 60s, was pronounced deceased after suffering serious injuries. A post mortem will be carried out to establish his cause of death.
A 31-year-old year old man from Kirkby has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of the incident.
He was taken to a police station and will be interviewed by detectives.
Emergency services remain at the scene and some road closures continue to be in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while the matter is being dealt with.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson said: “First and foremost our thoughts remain with the family of the man who sadly lost his life following the collision this afternoon.
“His family have been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers.
“We have launched an investigation into the man’s death, and it is now a priority for us to get answers on how the collision occurred and my team are working to establish the key facts.
“Although someone has been arrested, this investigation remains in the early stages and as such we keep an open mind about the circumstances and appeal for the public’s help to assist us.
“We ask motorists who were in the area at around 3pm or immediately after the collision to please check your dashcam footage (front and rear) for any vital evidence which may help with our enquiries.
“Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem may help.
“Our priority is to ensure that we get answers for the family of the man who has died at this devastating time. Any help, however insignificant it may seem, would be greatly appreciated.
“Finally I wish to thank members of the public who rushed into a difficult situation to help after the collision took place. Their efforts were very much appreciated.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 25000750601.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.