Tributes have been paid to a "popular and vivacious" Faringdon student who was killed in a road accident.

Jennifer Koester, aged 14, from Stanford Road, Faringdon, died after she was struck by two vehicles on January 16.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to the accident on the A417 between Faringdon and Stanford in the Vale near the turn to Shellingford.

It happened at about 3.30pm when the teenager got off a school bus near her home. She was hit first by a white Mercedes Sprinter van, then by a stolen car.

Jennifer was a pupil at Faringdon Community College, where a memorial service is planned.

Her form tutor, Linda Sutton, said: "Jenny was a popular, vivacious girl and we will never forget her."

Year 9 co-ordinator Marilyn Tasker added: "She was always cheerful, friendly and chatty, and we all loved her."

Headteacher David Wilson said Jenny was passionate about art and the college had decided to create an annual art award in her memory.

He added: "Faringdon Community College is a strong, close, supportive community and I am proud at how well it has coped in such difficult circumstances."

Specialist counsellors from Great Western Hospital were brought in to provide extra support for students.

Anyone with any information about the incident should call Abingdon Road's Policing Unit on 08458 505 505.

An inquest was due to be opened and adjourned on January 20. Police said Jennifer's family had asked to be allowed to grieve in peace.

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