Driver who died in crash 'was loved by everyone'

Keaton Lacey was "the most kind and thoughtful person", his family said after his death

The family of a man who died in a crash said he was "the most kind and thoughtful person you could ever meet".

Keaton Lacey, 20, from Sutton Coldfield, was driving a silver Ford Fiesta that crashed with a white BMW on Sutton Road in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Staffordshire, at about 06:40 GMT on 8 January.

The BMW driver, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital as a precaution, Staffordshire Police said.

Mr Lacey's family said they were "so proud of him and loved him dearly".

They added he "lived each day to the fullest and through this has created many memories with many people".

The family statement said: "Keaton was the most kind and thoughtful person you could ever meet.

"We will forever be waiting for him to come home and make our family whole again."

They also said Mr Lacey was "loved by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him and he has left a hole in many people's lives".

Police said anyone who saw what happened, recalled seeing either of the vehicles beforehand or may have relevant dashcam footage should contact the force.