The grief-stricken mum of a tragic teen who died in a car crash is distraught after losing her "perfect and beautiful" girl.
Aaliyah Sedley-Jones, known as Lily, 17, could not be saved despite the best efforts of emergency responders and she died at the scene of the crash shortly after 8.20pm on Wedesday, January 5.
In a moving tribute released just days after her death, her mum says her "only comfort" is knowing she will never have to suffer the pain that her loved ones are feeling now.
The tribute reads: "Lily, you were taken just as your life was beginning and you were so excited for everything you had to look forward to.
“You made the most of every single day of your life.
“You were my best friend, a breath of fresh air and you lit up any and every room you walked into.
“You were so scared of losing anyone you loved and the only comfort I have is that at least now you will never have to suffer the pain everyone that knows you is feeling right now.
“You genuinely were too perfect for this cruel world and the time where I can be with you again cannot come soon enough.
“Your four brothers and all of your family and friends will keep your memory alive as long as we all live. We will never stop talking about you as you were the most caring, considerate, loving, funny, most beautiful girl and the time we had with you we will cherish forever.
“Taken from us at the worst age of only 17 in a sudden tragic accident that will forever haunt us.
“We were proud of you every moment of every day and we love you more than you could ever imagine my beautiful Lily.”
Specially-trained officers are supporting the family, who have asked for privacy.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances leading up to the crash in Spring Hill, Weston-super-Mare..
In a statement released this afternoon, Somerset and Avon Police said: "The family are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer and our thoughts are with them at this dreadful time.
"Please respect their privacy as they grieve.
"An investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues."
