The family of Matthew Clarke, a 48-year-old man from Nantwich, have paid tribute to him following a fatal crash on the M56. Mr Clarke was described as a 'much loved husband and devoted father' with a 'great sense of humour'.
Police were called to the M56 westbound near junction 14 at around 10:35am on Friday, January 20, following reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a grey BMW that had left the motorway. Despite the attendance of an air ambulance, Mr Clarke was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement, his family said: 'Matt was a keen fisherman and Land Rover Defender enthusiast. An active member of Corwen and District Angling Club, he ran the club's junior training days encouraging more youngsters into the sport and was never happier than when out on the riverbank. He was a much loved husband and devoted father and we will miss him and his quirky sense of humour forever. We are devastated to have lost him and request privacy at this most difficult time.'
Cheshire Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward. Information can be provided via the Cheshire Police website or by calling 101, quoting IML 1460391.
