Police search for man's family

POLICE believe they have identified a mystery man who died in a motorway collision.

Officers were called to reports of a collision on the M61 southbound in Swinton, at its link with the A580 (East Lancashire Road) at 2.05am on Sunday, July 16.

A Volkswagen Passat was travelling along the M61 when it was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. Just seconds later, a Toyota Avensis was also involved in a collision with the pedestrian.

Sadly, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers believe they have identified the man following an appeal for information, however formal identification is yet to take place.

Police Constable Paul Shore of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said "This is quite an unusual investigation and it's been difficult to identify the man but we now believe we know who he is.

"Our investigation has now turned to tracing his family. At this time we don't believe that they are living in the UK so we'll be working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to inform them at the earliest opportunity.

"I would like to thank everyone that has helped us share this appeal and thank them for their patience as we continue with our enquiries."

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 284 of 16/07/17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.