Died · Walking
Cody Lowndes, 27
Cody Lowndes, 27, died after being hit by a car while walking on the M56 at J5 (Manchester Airport) on 17 October.
His family said he was turning his life around and had found a purpose in his life through his baby daughter.
“Cody finally found a purpose in his life through his beautiful baby.”
Cody was the 33rd person known to have died on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2026.
Driver of the car (not involved in the pursuit) arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence and driving uninsured; referred to IOPC.
Sources
- Hits Radio: Investigation underway into M60/M56 police pursuit and fatal crash · hellorayo.co.uk
- Tameside Correspondent: Ashton connection to M56 death · tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk