A MAN who died after being hit by three cars while walking on the M56 has been pictured – as cops slam “incorrect rumours” about his death.

Krisstoffer Henshall, 38, was fatally struck on the motorway near Runcorn, Cheshire, in the early hours of Monday.

Police and ambulance crews descended on the eastbound carriageway at around 12.50am.

They discovered there had been a collision between Krisstoffer and three cars – a black Dacia Duster, a red Kia Niro and a black Ford Focus.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the 38-year-old was sadly declared dead at the scene.

Cheshire Police quickly launched a probe into his death and carried out enquiries at the scene, forcing the motorway to shut for several hours.

And the force has since launched a further appeal for information, while Det Sgt Russ Sime slammed “incorrect rumours” about the tragedy.

He said: “We are aware of a number of rumours circulating in relation to this collision, including reports that Kriss had been to Creamfields, which are simply incorrect.

“I would urge people not to speculate. This is an extremely difficult time for his family and friends, and our priority is to establish what took place.

“As part of the investigation we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or believes they may have seen Kriss on the motorway prior to the collision, to get in touch.

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“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.

“Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-2407733.”

Krisstoffer’s heartbroken family are being supported by specialist officers.

The M56 remained closed between Junction 12, for Runcorn, and Junction 14, for Chester services, before reopening at around 9.15am on Monday.

National Highways had confirmed a diversion route has been put in place while emergency services were dealing with the incident.

Issuing a statement on X, it said: “The M56 eastbound is closed between J14 (Hapsford) and J12 (Runcorn) for a police led incident.

“Cheshire Police lead the response to the ongoing incident and have closed the carriageway to allow emergency services to work at scene.

“National Highways have resources in attendance to assist with traffic management.

“Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.”

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