Boy, 14, dies after being found with 'unsurvivable injuries' on motorway

A TEENAGE boy has died in hospital after being found unconscious on the side of a motorway.

By Jeremy Culley / Published 2nd December 2017

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HUNT: Police say the boy was hit by a grey BMW [file pics]

The 14-year-old was found on the hard shoulder of the M67 eastbound at junction 3, Hyde, Greater Manchester, during Friday afternoon rush hour, police said.

He was taken to hospital where he died early on Saturday following what police called "unsurvivable" injuries.

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TRAGIC: The boy died after sustaining 'unsurvivable injuries'

“My thoughts are with the victim's family who are being looked after by specially trained officers at this difficult time”
Sergeant Lee Westhead

Police believe he was involved in a crash with a car.

The vehicle involved in the incident was a grey convertible BMW that was travelling eastbound.

Sergeant Lee Westhead said: "My thoughts are with the victim's family who are being looked after by specially trained officers at this difficult time.

"While we work to uncover how this has happened and piece together the moments before the collision, I am asking the public to help in any way that they can.

"If you were in the area at approximately 5.25pm on December 1 and saw a pedestrian on the motorway, or have dashcam images, please get in touch and share this information."

Anyone with information should contact GMP on 101.