Merseyside Police confirms death of 49-year-old Wirral man
Officers from the force are now appealing for witnesses after the collision between a white Peugeot van and a red Volkswagen car close to junction 6 of the motorway, leaving the southbound carriageway closed all day. The man, a 49-year-old from Wirral, died in hospital and his family are being supported by police. A spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in a collision on the M53 junction 6 on the Wirral this morning, Thursday 7 May.
"At around 8.15am, emergency services received reports that a white Peugeot van had been in collision with a red VW car near to the Eastham exit of the M53. "On arrival they found that a 49-year-old Wirral man was treated at the scene and taken to hospital but has sadly since died. "The man's family are being supported by specialist officers.
"An investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. "A 64-year-old man from the Wirral remained at the scene and helped officers with their enquiries." Inspector Ian Cowell of roads policing said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family at this sad time and they are being supported by specialist officers.
"It is now a priority for us to get answers for them about how the collision occurred and my team are working to establish key facts. "This collision happened on a busy part of the motorway network. Early enquiries show there were a number of vehicles in the area at that time, and I believe it may have been witnessed by members of the public or have been captured on dash cameras.
"I would appeal directly to anyone who saw anything and who has yet to speak with my team to please get in touch." The M53 Southbound will remain closed until around 4.30pm at the earliest. If you witnessed the incident or have any information about what happened, you can call 0151 777 5747 or DM @MerPOlCC quoting log ref: 25000379237.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.