The injured pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said their condition is currently described as critical.
The public is currently being asked for information about the crash by the investigating officials. Witnesses and anyone with pertinent dashcam footage are welcome to contact them.
The following statement was released by Avon and Somerset Police: “Drivers travelling along the M5 between junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and the Sedgemoor Services, as well as anyone travelling along the Sevier Road overbridge, are asked to get in contact with anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage.”