M1 update: Driver arrested after man died following crash in Nottinghamshire as road closed for 12 hours

Emergency services were called to the scene south of Junction 27 at 4.04am on Saturday (September 21), where a 27-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene

A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug-driving. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. The motorway was shut between junction 26 and 27 for 12 hours while investigations took place.

Detective Constable Christopher Taylor, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with this man’s family and his loved ones at an incredibly distressing time.

“They are being supported by specially trained officers. Our investigation into the causes of the collision are at a very early stage and I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or with relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.”

Anyone who can assist should call police on 101, quoting incident number 108 of 21 September 2024, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.