Leslie Lewis, 78, named as man killed in M62 crash

West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision and Enquiry Team is continuing to appeal for information following the fatal collision near Scammonden Bridge early on Saturday, March 23.

The victim has now been named as 78-year-old Leslie Lewis, who was living in the Doncaster area. 

Mr Lewis sustained fatal injuries in the collision between junctions 22 and 23 of the M62.

It happened at about 2.06am after his Vauxhall Corsa collided with another car while it was travelling west on the eastbound carriageway.

Timeline of what happened 

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Specialist officers have been working to piece together Mr Lewis’s journey and have established he drove his car from Doncaster to the Hull area on Friday evening before then travelling from Hull to Manchester.  

"He then came back to West Yorkshire on the M62, stopping at Hartshead Moor services.  

The scene following the crash (Image: Newsquest)

"Mr Lewis then resumed his journey but exited from the services onto the wrong side of the carriageway.

"The male driver of the other car involved in the collision remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition."

Appeal for anyone who had contact with Leslie Lewis

Sergeant Steve Suggitt, of MCET, said: “A great deal of work remains ongoing to investigate the circumstances of this collision which tragically resulted in Leslie’s death and in another driver receiving serious injuries.

“I am seeking assistance from any member of the public who may know Leslie and had contact with him on Friday 22nd March, whether in person or by telephone, as it is important we build up a full picture of the circumstances of the incident.

“If anyone has any information about Leslie’s movements that Friday evening, I urge them to contact us at the Major Collision Enquiry Team at West Yorkshire Police on 101 referencing police number 13240158172.

“Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat."