Cliff Tamou who died after being struck by a car on a motorway in the UK. Photo: Supplied / Staffordshire police
The family of a man who died on the M6 motorway in the Midlands in England last week have paid tribute to him.
Staffordwhire police say they responded to the incident between a car and a truck at 9.55pm last Thursday.
The truck driver, 58-year-old Cliff Tamou, from Wigan, who was out of the truck as it had broken down, died at the scene.
The car driver who was taken to hospital leg and facial injuries has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Tamou's family are being supported by specialist police officers.
The family said in a statement: "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."
They asked for privacy at "this very sad time".
