Crash victim family 'proud' of who he was becoming

The family of one of three teenagers killed in a car crash in Shropshire have said they were proud of the man he was becoming.

Jacob Holman, 17, from Tettenhall, near Wolverhampton, was in an Audi A1 when it was involved in a crash on Offoxey Road in Tong on 14 March.

He died in hospital the following day.

Paying tribute, his family said he often initially came across as shy but once people knew him, it was "easy to see how loving and caring he was, and how funny".

"Jacob had a wonderful group of friends who have given us tremendous support during this difficult time," they said in a statement.

"We are meeting friends of his we didn't know he had, who are all telling us stories about how much of an incredible friend he was."

Two others - Simon Evans, 18, and 17-year-old Jenson Bridges - also died in the crash, while another teenager, who has not been named, suffered life-changing injuries.

Police have repeated an appeal for information surrounding the circumstances of the crash.

Jacob's family said he was the youngest of four siblings, and his three sisters were "fearlessly protective of him, even though he was the prankster of the household and would spend his days winding them up at any opportunity".

They said he had found a job at a local restaurant in Tettenhall after Christmas and after starting as a pot washer, was quickly given the chance to help prepare some of the food.

"He was learning to make the starters and desserts and he was so proud of his creations, taking photos and showing his friends," they said.

"We believe he had found his calling in life.

"He would often cook for his friends when they came round to our home - I think it's fair to say he was very domesticated and mature for his age."

The family described him as "an amazing son, grandson, brother and friend" and said he would be missed by everyone who knew him.

"We are very comforted knowing he is with his dad now, who will be looking after him."

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