Man from Dudley jailed following fatal collision in Staffordshire
A man from Wigan died in the collision on the M6
Last updated 20th Jun 2025
A man has been jailed following the death of a man from Wigan in a collision on the M6 in Staffordshire.
Ghulam Haider, aged 22, from Dudley, was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (Friday 20th June) after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing.
He was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison was also given a five year driving ban to start when he is released from prison.
Police were called out on Thursday 27th February 2025 to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV on the M6 junctions 15 and 16 southbound.
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.
Haider, the driver of the Toyota, was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries.
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.
Chief Inspector Scott McGrath, of Staffordshire Police's Road Crime Team, said:
“Our thoughts very much remain with Cliff’s family at this difficult time.
“This is a tragic case of a completely avoidable death on our roads which has left a family without their loved one.
“I want to take this opportunity to emphasise that if you get behind the wheel of a car and drive dangerously, the consequences can be catastrophic.”