M23 closed after ‘taxi driver’ killed in crash on busy motorway
Police have shut the M23 with tailbacks going for miles
A man has died in a collision after being struck as he got out of his car in a layby.
Officers were called to the M23 following reports of a collision involving the driver of an Audi and the driver of a VW.
A man in his 50s, believed to be a taxi driver, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 6.30am this morning.
His family have been informed.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Sign up for all of the latest stories
Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates newsletter or get Breaking Newsalerts the moment it happens.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. (Pictures: UKNIP)
Police said the victim was out of his vehicle at the time of the collision.
The M23 northbound carriageway was closed for several hours between J8 and J7.
There were also closures in place on the A23 northbound between Glebe Road and Dean Lane.
A fatal collision involving a taxi has closed parts of the M23 and A23 this morning (Pictures: UKNIP)
A Surrey Police spokesman said: ‘We are now looking for any information that could assist our investigation.
‘We are particularly interested in the movements of a purple Audi Q4 immediately prior to the collision.’
‘Were you in the area around the A23 and M23 between J8 and J7 this morning shortly before 6.30am?
‘Did you witness the collision, or do you have any CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage that may assist our enquiries? Please get in touch with any information.’
He added: ‘Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We will provide an update as soon as we are able to.’
Passenger, 18, killed, driver injured in Loop crash News A car that ran a red light caused a wreck that left a 18-year-old woman dead and a19-year-old man injured in a crash Thursday night in the Loop. Around 11:30 p.m., a red Jeep Wrangler was going west in the first block of West Lower Wacker Driver when the driver…
Visitation limits, better parking planned for busy Summit County hiking areas News Major improvements are being planned by the U.S. Forest Service for four of the most popular hiking areas in Summit County to enhance infrastructure and establish “maximum visitation” limitations during peak seasons. The forest service is soliciting comments regarding its proposed plan for managing Quandary Peak, Blue Lakes, McCullough Gulch…
Southbound I-25 closed near Castle Rock due to crash News Southbound Interstate 25 is closed about one mile north of Castle Rock on Friday morning due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The accident took place between Exit 184, for State Highway 86, and Exit 187, for Happy Canyon Road. The department didn’t post any information…
Teen with ‘no moral compass’ rapped about car crash which killed unborn baby News Sam (left) and Ashir Sahid (right) were in the speeding car which hit pregnant mum Renju Joseph (Picture: PA) A 17-year-old rapped ‘ran that b**** over, baby got packed’ after a car he was in mowed down a five months pregnant student and killed her baby boy. Renju Joseph, 31,…
Pedestrian killed in Fremont crash ID’d as 76-year-old man News FREMONT – Police on Wednesday identified the victim of a fatal collision earlier this week in Fremont as a 76-year-old man. Related Articles Weekend head-on crash in Walnut Creek kills 16-year-old Pedestrian fatally hit by two cars on East Bay highway identified Man killed in major Fremont traffic collision One…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
