The family of a man who died after a collision on the M6 last month have paid tribute to him.
We were called at 9.55pm on Thursday (27 February) to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV on the M6 junctions 15 and 16 southbound.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Sadly, the driver of the HGV, 58-year-old Cliff Tamo, from Wigan, who was out of the HGV as it had broken down, died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 22-year-old man from Dudley, was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries. His injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Cliff’s family said: “Cliff Tamou, 58, who moved to the UK over 30 years ago from New Zealand and settled in the Wigan area, was a devoted husband, father to six children and five grandchildren.
“He was a lorry driver for many years and loved playing, refereeing and coaching rugby.
“The family have asked for their privacy to be respected in this very sad time.”
His family continue to be supported by specially-trained officers at this difficult time.
We are keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area or those with any information which could help collision investigators.
Call us on 101, quoting incident 783 of 27 February, or message us using Live Chat on our website.
You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
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The family of a man who died following a collision on the M6 last month have paid tribute to him.
Emergency services were called at 9:55pm on Thursday, 27 February, to a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV on the southbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 16.
Tragically, the driver of the HGV, 58-year-old Cliff Tamou from Wigan, had exited his vehicle after it had broken down and died at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
The driver of the Toyota, a 22-year-old man from Dudley, was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries, which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Cliff’s family described him as a devoted husband, father of six, and grandfather of five. Originally from New Zealand, he had lived in the UK for over 30 years and was a long-time lorry driver with a passion for playing, refereeing, and coaching rugby. They have requested privacy at this difficult time.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 783 of 27 February, or use Live Chat on the police website. Collision investigators can also be contacted directly via email at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
