A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car on the M23.
Police were called to the motorway between junction eight and nine, near Gatwick Airport, following reports of an individual on the carriageway.
A woman died at the scene.
Her family have been informed and are receiving support, according to police.
The motorway was temporarily closed as a result of the incident shortly before 1am on Monday, March 14, but was reopened at around 6am.
“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances around her death,” a police spokesman said.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have been passing through the area at the time or have dashcam footage to contact us.”
If you have any information which could help, please contact police, quoting PR/ 45220027562.
You can contact police online via a webchat, using their online reporting tool or by calling on 101.
If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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