THE M62 is closed and a man has died following a car crashing into a barrier during a 1am police chase.
The motorway remains closed between Junctions 28 and 29 today after a fatal collision in the early hours of the morning, police said.
A black Mercedes C220 failed to stop for West Yorkshire Police on the motorway just before 1am resulting in a pursuit.
The vehicle smashed into a barrier a short time later while attempting to take an exit slip road.
A man in his 30s, the only person in the car, died at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and specialist officers are providing support.
Police have urged anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information on the events leading up to it to get in touch.
The motorway is shut where it meets the M1 at Lofthouse with the force saying it will remain closed for "some time yet".
They advised motorists to plan ahead and seek alternate routes.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Officer for Police Conduct who will undertake an independent investigation.
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