Dashcam appeal after BMW driver seriously injured in M1 'hit and run' near Northampton

Kevin Nicholls
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 3rd Nov 2022, 14:51 BST
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Car crashed into barrier after being clipped by unknown vehicle

Crash investigators have launched an appeal for witnesses following a ‘hit and run’ collision on the M1 near Northampton that left one driver seriously injured.

Officers believe a black BMW M3 was clipped by another vehicle heading north towards junction 15 at around 7.10pm on Wednesday (October 26).

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A spokesman added: “The car spun and collided with the nearside barrier before coming to rest on a bank next to the carriageway. The driver, a man in his 60s, was taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash on the M1 near Northampton which left a driver seriously injuredPolice are appealing for witnesses following a crash on the M1 near Northampton which left a driver seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash on the M1 near Northampton which left a driver seriously injured

“Our officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage of the actual collision which could help identify the other vehicle involved.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 using incident number 22000626107.