Man admits killing much-loved granddad and rugby league stalwart
Cliff Tamou's lorry had broken down when he was killed by Ghulam Haider on the M6
15:12, 08 May 2025Updated 15:52, 08 May 2025
Cliff Tamou, 58, who died in a collision on the M6(Image: Staffordshire Police)A man has admitted causing death by dangerous driving after a much-loved community rugby stalwart[1] was killed in a crash.
Lorry driver Cliff Tamou, from Wigan[2], was outside his vehicle after it had broken down on the M6 when he was struck in the smash.
Ghulam Haider, the Toyota driver, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the incident on Thursday, February 27.
In a statement issued today (May 8), Staffordshire Police said the 22-year-old, of North Street, Dudley, has since pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Haider appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on April 25, where he issued his plea.
Ghulam Haider, 22, of North Street, Dudley, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving(Image: Staffordshire Police)Article continues belowEmergency services were called out to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV on the M6 southbound between junctions 15 and 16, near Stoke, at 9.55pm on Thursday, February 27.
Cliff tragically died at the scene.
Staffordshire Police says his family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
In a tribute, his family previously 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.
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"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."
Article continues belowHaider is due to be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Friday, June 20.