A man has been jailed for more than nine years after the death of an HGV driver in a collision on the M6 in February.
Ghulam Haider, 22, from Dudley, was sentenced to nine years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (20 June) after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing.
He was also given a five-year driving ban to start when he is released from prison.
Cliff Tamou, who drove for SSO Logistics, was standing outside of his MAN after it had broken down between junctions 15 and 16 of the M6 southbound on 27 February.
The 58-year-old was hit by a Toyota Avensis driven by Haider and he suffered fatal injuries as a result.
Haider 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.”
A GoFundMe page set up for Tamou’s family by SSO Logistics following his death has raised almost £28,000.
