Man dies after colliding with central reservation on M69 near Enderby

The road was closed from 4pm on Sunday afternoon (25th April) until 10:30pm that evening.

Both police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene of a red Ford Focus that had hit the central reservation at around the point the M69 splits as it approaches Which Way Island.

It happened at 3:45pm on Sunday afternoon (25 Apr).

The driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital. He died a short time later. 

Three passengers – a woman and two children – did not suffer any significant injuries.

No other vehicles were involved.

Police closed the M69 from junction 2 at Sapcote to the M1 roundabout northbound due to the crash.

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Officers were in attendance at the scene. Highways England described the incident as a "serious collision".

At 9pm, Highways England said most of the trapped traffic had been released and people would be able to continue their journeys. 

#M69 UPDATE - The last group of traffic has been turned back towards the #A5 junction now. All remaining trapped traffic will be released forward towards the #M1 as soon as we've finished sweeping the road. Won't be long now until you're all on your way.https://t.co/iXRbUd7u1z

— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) April 25, 2021

The road fully reopened shortly before 10.30pm.

Dashcam Appeal

Police are appealing for motorists with dashcam footage to come forward.

Detective Constable Paul Hicks, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in front of the Ford Focus and who has a rear-facing camera installed in their vehicle. People travelling on the opposite carriageway – towards Hinckley – who have a front-facing camera should also come forward.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who saw the collision occur or who saw it prior to the collision occurring. Any information you have could help our investigation.”