A man found entering and exiting traffic on the M5 in Moorebank has died after police sprayed him with pepper spray while trying to arrest him.
Police were called to the scene in south-west Sydney around 3.35am on Sunday in response to reports from motorists that a man was walking down the west lane of the motorway.
Deputy Commissioner Stuart Smith said police arrived at the scene around 3:50 a.m. when they found a shirtless 41-year-old man near the Moorebank Avenue exit ramp entering and exiting lane traffic. heading east.
“What [police] I saw that there were a lot of clashes, “he said.
“The police interacted with the man and he was given instructions and did not respond to them.”
Smith said there was a fight between the man and an agent, who deployed OC spray while trying to stop him.
Police said the man lost consciousness shortly afterwards and paramedics were called. He was taken to Liverpool Hospital but could not be resurrected.
The critical incident is now being investigated.
It will also be subject to independent review.
Police are calling for anyone who is on the M5 at this time and has a relevant view of the dashboard to contact Liverpool Police or Crime Stoppers.
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