The family of beloved grandad have paid tribute to him after he tragically passed away in a fatal collision

At 12.11am on November 8, emergency services rushed to Manchester Road in the Stocksbridge area of Sheffield.

It is reported that a collision had occurred between a white Iveco lorry and a pedestrian.

Family have paid tribute to William Smith, a beloved grandad and Sheffield Wednesday fan who died following a collision with a lorry. | Submit

placeholder image — Family have paid tribute to William Smith, a beloved grandad and Sheffield Wednesday fan who died following a collision with a lorry. | Submit

The pedestrian, a 63-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has now been named as William Smith, as family pay tribute to the beloved grandad.

In a tribute shared by police, the family said: “William Smith was a very loved gentleman who would do anything for anyone and will be very much missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends. WAWAW.”

Officers are continuing to investigate the situation surrounding William’s death.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with his family as they continue to process and grieve their loss.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances surrounding William’s death and we continue to ask that anyone who saw what happened or has relevant dash cam or CCTV footage gets in touch.”

Information can be reported online or by calling 101 and quoting incident number 13 of November 8, 2025.

Footage can be submitted directly to the investigation team here.