A 14-year-old boy has died in hospital after being found unconscious on the side of a motorway after a collision with a BMW.
Samuel Berkley was discovered on the hard shoulder of the M67 eastbound at junction 3, Hyde, Greater Manchester, during Friday afternoon rush hour, Greater Manchester police (GMP) said.
He was taken to hospital where he died early on Saturday from what police called “unsurvivable” injuries.
Samuel was involved in a collision with a grey BMW convertible which was travelling eastbound.
The teenager, who lived at home in Denton, Greater Manchester, with his parents and 20-year-old sister, had recently become an uncle to his 21-year-old brother’s daughter.
He attended Audenshaw School and was a “talented footballer” who had started playing for Hattersley Football Club, the GMP said.
The force said in a statement: “His family said they are completely heartbroken by their loss and although nothing will ever replace losing Sam they hope everyone remembers him for the fun, outgoing and friendly boy he will always be.”
Sergeant Lee Westhead, of GMP’s serious collision unit, added: “My thoughts are with the victim’s family who are being looked after by specially trained officers at this difficult time.
“Whilst 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 1 December and saw a pedestrian on the motorway, or have [dashboard camera] images, please get in touch and share this information.”
Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester police on 101.
