M6 lorry crash: Warwickshire family pays tribute to driver

Mr Cleaver's family said he was "much loved"

The family of a lorry driver killed when he crashed into the central reservation on the M6 said his death "will leave a huge gap" in their lives.

Malcolm Cleaver, 63 and from Rugby, died at the scene in Cheshire on 11 January.

The crash happened on the southbound carriageway, between junctions 17, for Sandbach, and 16, for Newcastle.

His family said in a statement he was a "much-loved son, brother, father and uncle".

The crash happened at 16:41 GMT and caused the carriageway to be closed for 12 hours.

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

Inquiries are ongoing and Cheshire Police has urged anyone with information to get in touch.