Family pay tribute to man who died after collision on M6

The family of a man who died after a collision on the M6 last week 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 Tamou, 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 [email protected]