Driver dies after car bursts into flames on M57
A man has been arrested
A driver has died after a car burst into flames on the M57, leaving the motorway closed in both directions.
Police were called to the busy road just after 15:00BST on Wednesday afternoon (10 September), after a black Audi A5 left the carriageway.
A man in his 60s died at the scene.
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.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, Lead Investigating Officer from Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, 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”.