Family pay tribute to man who 'brightened the lives of everyone' as officers continue enquiries following fatal M60 collision

The family of a man who died following a collision on the M60 have paid tribute to him, as officers continue to appeal for information.

David Shepherd, 59, died in the incident which occurred at around 6.15pm on Sunday 12 October.

The collision involved two cars and a motorbike between junctions 15 and 16 on the M60 clockwise carriageway near Salford.

Paying tribute, a family spokesperson said: “[He was] a loving father, grandfather, brother, partner and friend to all. David embraced life with a boyish charm and a smile on his face.

“He lived each day as it came and brightened the lives of everyone around him. He will forever be in our hearts.

Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

As officers continue with their investigation, our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are still appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward.

This includes anyone who witnessed the event or had dashcam footage from the scene.

You can contact police via 0161 856 4741, quoting log 2294 of 12/10/25.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

You can upload any video/ dashcam footage through our evidence link here: https://gmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/m60fatalroadtrafficcollision, or by scanning the below QR code.