M23 closed after ‘taxi driver’ killed in crash on busy motorway

A man has died in a collision after being struck as he got out of his car in a layby.

Officers were called to the M23 following reports of a collision involving the driver of an Audi and the driver of a VW.

A man in his 50s, believed to be a taxi driver, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 6.30am this morning.

His family have been informed.

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said the victim was out of his vehicle at the time of the collision.

The M23 northbound carriageway was closed for several hours between J8 and J7.

There were also closures in place on the A23 northbound between Glebe Road and Dean Lane.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: ‘We are now looking for any information that could assist our investigation.

‘We are particularly interested in the movements of a purple Audi Q4 immediately prior to the collision.’

‘Were you in the area around the A23 and M23 between J8 and J7 this morning shortly before 6.30am?

‘Did you witness the collision, or do you have any CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage that may assist our enquiries? Please get in touch with any information.’

He added: ‘Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We will provide an update as soon as we are able to.’