RELATIVES of a woman killed in a car crash say a “massive piece has been taken” from them following her death.

Tara Lear-Jones, 24, died on Thursday after a single vehicle collision on the A539 near Penley, Wrexham.

In a statement, her family said Tara was a “much loved daughter, sister, aunty, granddaughter and girlfriend”

It added: “We all love her so much and no words can explain how we are feeling right now.

“Tara thought the world of her nieces and nephew and we will make sure they know how much she loved them when they are older. A massive piece has been taken from our family and we are just left with heartache.

“We love you forever and always Tara xx.”

Tara, worked for Phoenix Homecare, Penley.

A spokesman for the company said: “Tara was a very well-loved member of our staff. A chatty, energetic and fun-loving young lady, who was devoted to her family, partner and her work.

“Tara lit up the lives of everyone she came into contact with. Everyone connected with Phoenix Homecare and Support Ltd will think the world is a darker place without her.”

Tara was a former pupil at the Thomas Adams School in Wem, Shropshire,

North Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses following the collision.

Sgt Jason Diamond from North Wales Police’ Roads Policing Unit said: “The blue coloured Vauxhall Corsa was travelling from the direction of Hanmer towards Penley and we are appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anyone who may have seen the car being driven prior to the collision to come forward.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or via the live web chat www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support quoting reference number V002125.