Man dies after being hit by car in M23 layby

Traffic has been queuing on the M23 after a crash on Sunday morning

A man has died after he was struck by a car in a layby on the M23, police have said.

Surrey Police said the crash, which happened in Merstham, shortly before 06:30 BST, involved an Audi and the driver of a VW, who was out of his vehicle at the time.

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed, the force said.

Following the crash, a man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The M23 has been closed northbound between junctions seven and eight, along with nearby parts of the A23.

A spokesperson said "no re-opening time is currently available".

Traffic is being diverted via alternative routes.

Surrey Police said it was looking for any information that could assist its investigation.

"We are particularly interested in the movements of a purple Audi Q4 immediately prior to the collision," it added.