Man in his 20s dead in M6 crash at High Wreay

Police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening (October 16) on the M6 southbound at High Wreay.^[1]

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Subsequently, a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

He remains in police custody. 

Officers were contacted at 7:53pm to the report of a one-vehicle crash, involving a white BMW.

It is believed the BMW entered the M6 motorway from junction 42 and headed south.

The incident caused a temporary road closure, with the road having since reopened^[2]. 

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it^[3] , quoting incident number 206 of 16 October 2023. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

References

1. ^{^} on the M6 southbound at High Wreay. (www.newsandstar.co.uk)
2. ^{^}  the road having since reopened (www.newsandstar.co.uk)
3. ^{^} www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it (www.cumbria.police.uk)