Tribute paid to "kind and thoughtful" man killed in Tamworth collision
The family have paid tribute to the 20-year-old
Last updated 23rd Jan 2025
The family of a man who died in a collision in Tamworth have paid tribute to him as the "most kind and thoughtful person you could ever meet".
The incident happened on January 8 2025 when police were called to a collision between a Ford Fiesta and a BMW.
20-year-old Keaton Lacey, the driver of the Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
A 27-year-old, the driver of the BMW was taken to hospital by ambulance.
What have his family said about Keaton?
Paying tribute to Keaton, from Sutton Coldfield, his family said: “Keaton was the most kind and thoughtful person you could ever meet.
“He lived each day to the fullest and through this has created many memories with many people. We were so proud of him and loved him dearly.
“Keaton was loved by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him and he has left a hole in many people’s lives.
“We, his family, are devastated at his loss and there are no words that could ever encompass the pain we are all feeling.
“We will never be able to fill the hole he has left in our lives.
“We will forever be waiting for him to come home and make our family whole again," they said.
Staffordshire Police continue to investigate, appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.