Family pay tribute to son with a “lovely smile”

Clint Brooks

The family of a Heywood man who died in a collision on the M66 on Monday (11 October 2010) has paid tribute to him.

Clint Brooks, 30, from Pleasant Street, was struck on the southbound carriageway between junctions 1 and 2 at Bury by a HGV towing a tanker.

He suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the HGV was taken to Fairfield Hospital suffering from shock.

His family paid the following tribute: "Clint went through some very rough times, but he had turned his life around.

"His mother, Sandra, is very proud of her son and he will be sadly missed. She will especially miss his lovely smile."

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call police on 0161 856 7201.