Van driver dies after crash involving broken down lorry on M3
Officers were called to the southbound side of the motorway on Tuesday morning.
The crash involved a broken-down HGV and a grey Mercedes Sprinter.
The driver of the Mercedes[1], a 38-year-old man from Walsall, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and information following the incident.
Police Sergeant Spencer Wragg, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “I would like to thank motorists for their patience yesterday whilst we dealt with the aftermath of this incident, with our partners from the emergency services, highways agency and specialist recovery.
“I would ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident itself or either vehicle just prior to the collision to contacts us.
“We would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam footage that may assist our investigation.”
The southbound carriageway was closed for several hours as, according to the force, ‘the dynamics of the collision led to a complicated and difficult recovery, after an initial investigation was completed.’
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 44230192336.
References
- ^ driver of the Mercedes (www.dailyecho.co.uk)