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Man Killed in M23 Layby Collision, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Dangerous Driving

Detectives seek dash-cam footage from motorists on the A23M23 near Merstham around 6:30am Sunday.

Overview

  • Surrey Police were called shortly before 6:30am on Sunday to a layby between Junctions 8 and 7 of the M23 near Merstham.
  • A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a car.
  • A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as the investigation continues.
  • Investigators are particularly interested in the movements of a purple Audi Q4 immediately before the collision.
  • Officers appealed for witnesses and any CCTV, dash-cam or helmet-cam footage, asking the public to quote reference PR/45250100767.