TRIBUTES are still pouring in for popular Jack Savage who died in a road accident at the weekend.

The 20-year-old, of Wan-borough, died in a crash at 3.57am on Saturday involving a Ford Fiesta, in which Jack was a passenger, and an articulated lorry.

It happened on the sliproad from the A419 northbound, leading on to the Common-head roundabout.

Jack was a recruitment co-ordinator for pre-school nursery business Asquith, and the company’s CEO, Andy Morris, said he would be missed.

Andy, who is also a friend of the family, said: “Jack always had a smile on his face. He was a young lad who always lived life to the full but he always knew where his priorities were.

“Everybody said they always walked in to see him laughing and joking. Every-body he met liked him. He was a cheeky chappy.

“We should celebrate his life because that is what he would have wanted. He loved every second of every day. We should celebrate Jack.”

Jack, a former Ridgeway School pupil, had been at the company about seven months. As part of his role with the company, he had regular contact with the Ridgeway Day Nursery in Wroughton.

Sarah Burton, assistant manager, said: “We are all really sad to hear the news. Jack was never without a smile and we always had a laugh with him.”

Jack was known as Sav or Bern to his friends because of his surname, Savage, and middle name, Bernard.

His friends, who call themselves Jack’s boys, have written a tribute to him.

They said: “Sav would do anything for his friends and family. He adored his family and was protective of his three sisters.

“He always had a smile on his face – especially when listening to music. His cheeky smile got him where he wanted to be.

“Nights out and spending money was his favourite thing to do. His last night summed him up because he won £660 at a casino in Bristol and spent more than half of it on his friends during a night out in Old Town.

“He lived life to the extreme. He was a trustworthy, supportive friend. He did everything to the full, he was a born risk taker and always did what made him happy. He did more in his 20 years than most do in a lifetime.”

Jack’s mother and father, Tanya and Steve, and three sisters, Megan, 23, Daisy, 16, and 12-year-old Olivia, paid tribute in yesterday’s Adver.

The family also said Jack, who died on May 11, had a connection with the number 11 from a young age.

Dad Steve said: “He always said ‘I have just looked at the time and it’s 11.11’.

“When we went to see Manchester United v Chelsea at the Champions League Cup Final in Moscow in 2008 he had a dream that night. When we were going for breakfast he said ‘There are going to be 11 goals but we’re going to win’. The score was 1-1 after full time but after penalties at the end it was 6-5.”

Sister Megan said: “When he played football for Croft he was number 11 as well.”

Police have arrested the driver of the Ford Fiesta, who was one of Jack’s best friends, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Anyone with information should call PC Alan Hunt on 101.

Schools' sorrow

Staff at The Ridgeway School have issued a joint statement in tribute to Jack.

Mentor Cheryl Horton, head of year Dawn Blackler and assistant head of year Helen Lanigan said: “Jack was a very popular student, with staff and with both boys and girls.

“His charm and cheeky grin did endear him to staff and this was a benefit to him in some situations! He was a bright and able student throughout his time in school and always had something to contribute to lessons, and a view on just about anything.

“He had a large group of friends across different year groups who we know will miss him lots, all the staff who knew Jack were shocked to hear the news, we are terribly sad and our thoughts are with his family.”

Andy Drury, headteacher of Wanborough Primary School, said: “On behalf of everyone connected with Wanborough Primary School, both past and present, we send our deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time.

“Current and previous staff I have spoken to have fond memories of Jack, and in particular remember him being the star of the football team as well as somebody who had a smile on his face at all times.”