Tragedy as 'wonderful' dad dies after being hit by tractor in Staffordshire

Black CountryStaffordshireNathan Smith, 45, was a self-taught musician14:14, 07 Aug 2026A man sadly died after he was hit by a tractor in Staffordshire, police have said.‌Nathan Smith, 45, was involved in a collision on Shelton New Road in Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, at around 8.20am on Wednesday, August 5.‌Sadly, the beloved dad suffered fatal injuries in the incident and died a short time later.‌READ MORE: Elderly man targeted by brazen distraction thieves in Dudley sparking angerGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to joinHis family has since paid tribute to the self-taught musician, and described him as 'a wonderful son, grandson and an incredible father."‌They added: "“Nathan was a self-taught electric bass player, who played in various Stoke bands and ran the