Humberside Police say there were called at about 4.40pm on Wednesday (February 26) to the M62 eastbound between junctions 37 and 38.
It followed reports that the drivers of five vehicles including a red DAF truck, white Toyota Yaris, grey Toyota Aygo, grey Peugeot 2008 and a red Kia Nira, were believed to have to have been involved in a crash.
A police spokesman said: "Emergency services attended however the driver of the Toyota Aygo, a 62-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
"A passenger of the Peugeot, a 52-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
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