A Black Country man has appeared in court after a father-of-six died following a crash on the M6. Emergency services were called to the scene in Stoke-on-Trent at 9.55pm on February 27 to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a HGV on the southbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 16. The HGV driver, Cliff Tamou, who was out of the vehicle as it had broken down, died at the scene. READ MORE: 'Feral bullies' blinded innocent stranger in 'vile' unprovoked attack The 22-year-old, from Dudley , has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance. Ghulam Haider, who was driving the Toyota, was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here The 22-year-old, from Dudley , has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance. He appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday, March 8, and was remanded into custody. Haider was due to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on April 7. READ MORE: Five men charged with murder after Neo Graham, 24, shot dead in Wolverhampton Staffordshire Police said the family of Mr Tamou, who was from Wigan, were being supported by specialist officers. In a tribute released through the force, they 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. “The family have asked for their privacy to be respected in this very sad time.”