Investigators appeal for more information following fatal road traffic collision in Rochdale
A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the M62 between Junction 19 and 18 in Middleton on Sunday 2 March 2025, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man. The incident involved an Audi A5 S line car that left the carriageway and collided with a bridge, with no other vehicles believed to be involved. The motorway section remains closed for investigations, causing delays. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage to assist with the inquiry.
M62 fatal crash: 24-year-old driver dies after car strikes bridge near Middleton
A 24-year-old man died late Sunday when his Audi A5 S-line left the M62 between junctions 19 and 18, collided with a bridge and stopped, Greater Manchester Police said. No other vehicles were involved.
The motorway remains closed westbound past the scene while investigators work, and drivers are warned delays will last into Monday. Officers urge anyone who travelled the stretch around 23:30 GMT on 2 March, or who has dash-cam footage, to call 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 3219 of 02/03/2025. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Constable Rachael Stafford, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Since we became aware of the incident last night, we deployed officers to the scene and are now in a position to appeal to any members of the public who were on that stretch of road last night and can help with our enquiries, this could include those who have access to dashcam footage. At the heart of this is a man that has sadly lost his life in tragic circumstances and family and friends who are now having to come to terms with losing a loved one this morning.”
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