A MOTORIST who died after his car reportedly hit a barrier on the eastbound carriageway of the M53 Moreton Spur sliproad has been named by police.

Clifford Holmes, 50, from Leasowe, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday morning.

Shortly before 4am, the emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a silver Honda Jazz, which took place on its approach to the southbound carriageway.

Merseyside Police said specialist family liaison officers are supporting Mr Holmes' next of kin.

A witness appeal has now been launched.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 192 of 17 September.