Driver dies at scene of M62 smash near Oldham
Date published: 03 August 2023
Police officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision on the M62 westbound between junction 21 and junction 20
Greater Manchester Police have issued a witness appeal following a serious smash on the M62 near Oldham yesterday (Wednesday).
A man died after the car he was driving is believed to have hit the central reservation.
A post on the Greater Manchester Police Facebook page read: "At around 2.20pm yesterday (August 2), officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision on the M62 westbound between junction 21 and junction 20.
"A car containing three people was travelling on the westbound carriageway, where it is believed to have struck the central reservation.
"Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver, a man in his 30s, sadly died at the scene.
"One man suffered minor injuries, while another man suffered serious injuries.
"He currently remains in hospital.
"Officers are now appealing for information as they continue to investigate the collision.
"They are asking for anyone who may have seen something – or who may have dashcam, mobile, or CCTV footage from around the time – to please come forward."
GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting log 1973 of 02/08/23.
Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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