Krisstoffer Henshall was strolling on the eastbound carriageway of the M56 between junctions 14 (Hapsford) and 12 (Runcorn), at round 12.50am on Monday when he was concerned in a collision with three vehicles – a black Dacia Duster, a crimson Kia Niro and a black Ford Focus.
Sadly, regardless of the very best efforts of all these concerned, 38-year-old Kriss, from Golborne, was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
His subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and they’re being supported by specialist officers.
Enquiries to ascertain the total circumstances surrounding the incident are nonetheless ongoing and officers are persevering with to enchantment for info from the general public.
Detective Sergeant Russ Sime, of the Critical Collision Investigation Unit, stated:
“We’re conscious of plenty of rumours circulating in relation to this collision, together with stories that Kriss had been to Creamfields, that are merely incorrect and I might urge individuals to not speculate.
“That is a particularly tough time for his household and pals, and our precedence is to ascertain what happened.
“As a part of the investigation we’re interesting for anybody who witnessed the incident or believes they could have seen Kriss on the motorway previous to the collision, to get in contact.
“The identical goes for anybody with any dashcam footage which can support our investigation.
“Anybody with any info ought to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or by way of www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-2407733.”
Following Kriss’ loss of life, his household issued a tribute.
They stated: “Our household is heartbroken by the sudden lack of Kriss, and we’re struggling to know and course of this devastating information.
“He will likely be missed past phrases. We respectfully ask for privateness as we mourn his loss and assist each other by means of this tough time.”