A tragic incident occurred on the M4 motorway near the Wiltshire border, resulting in the death of a man who was struck while reportedly crossing the eastbound carriageway.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 9:40 PM on Sunday, January 7, east of Junction 15 in Swindon. Responding to reports of a pedestrian being hit, they arrived at the scene promptly.
Tragically, the man, identified as being in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the site of the collision. His family has been informed of the devastating incident.
Thames Valley Police believe that before the accident, the man was driving a grey Hyundai Iconic and was attempting to cross the eastbound carriageway when the fatal collision occurred.
Following comprehensive forensic collision investigation work, the M4 was subsequently reopened in both directions, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.
Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, leading the investigation as part of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, expressed condolences for the tragedy. She stated, “We are investigating this collision in which a man has tragically died. Our condolences and thoughts are with their loved ones. The man’s next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers.”
Sergeant Blackaby also appealed to the public for any dash-cam footage or witness information related to the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist with the investigation. Individuals who may possess information can contact the police at 101 or report online, quoting reference 432400009724.
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