A pedestrian has died on the M1 after being hit by a car late at night, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called at 11.52pm on Friday, October 18 to reports that a black Mercedes CLA had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian in the third lane of the carriageway between junction 35A and 36 northbound.
The pedestrian, a 25 year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially-trained officers.
The section of motorway was closed all night and was causing long tailbacks into Saturday.
South Yorkshire Police are now investigating the collision and are appealing for witnesses and information to help with their enquires.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have been in the area at the time.
If you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 1011 of the 18 October 2019.
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