THE family of a driver who died after a lorry overturned on the M6 have paid tribute to him.

Malcolm Cleaver, 63, from Rugby, was the HGV driver involved in a serious collision on Tuesday, January 11.

The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junction 17 to junction 16.

Sadly, Malcolm passed away at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Malcolm’s family said: "It is great sadness that Malcolm Cleaver passed away following a road traffic collision on the M6 in Cheshire.

"Malcolm was a much loved son, brother, father and uncle.

"This tragic event will leave a huge gap in our lives and we ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time."

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to report it via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1175380.