MORE than 500 people turned out to celebrate the life of a Weymouth teen who was killed in a collision.

A special night at Banus on The Esplanade raised more than £2,000 for the family of 19-year-old Lewis Monks.

Lewis, a former Budmouth Technology and Weymouth College student, was killed in an accident involving a bus on Friday, June 8 on Newstead Road.

Friends organised the fundraising night in honour of the talented BMX rider and MC, with fellow MCs taking to the open mic in dedication to Lewis.

Close family friend and event organiser Dean Dewland said: “Friday went very well. There was a queue for most of the night and we ran out of the 250 wristbands – given on admission – by midnight.

“We think we had over 500 people come through the door.”

Friend Tess Charman said: “It was amazing. Lewis would have thought it was a great event.

“There were so many faces, old and new, who all were there in tribute to Lewi.”

Banus nightclub had been hired free of charge for the event, with Sound and Light Hire Ltd providing equipment.

An event for under 18s also took place at Club Vision, King Street on the same night.

A book of condolence was available to sign at the events and will be passed to the family.

Remaining commemorative stickers, donated by DSignsUK and Sprint Signs are on sale at The Front Skate Park, Preston Beach Road, where Lewis was a regular biker.

Tributes to Lewis are still being made as the town comes to terms with his untimely death.

Rob Windybank, Lewis’s former tutor at Weymouth College, said: “Lewis was a student at Weymouth College between 2007 and 2009.

“During this time he achieved a variety of qualifications and showed great potential in the construction trades.

“With his friendly and easy-going nature, he was well liked by both staff and students.”

Lewis’s sister had previously thanked the fundraisers for their efforts.

She said: “Everyone has been so kind. There’s so much love for him – it’s amazing.”

Close friend James Corbin said: “He was an incredibly talented young man with an infectious character. He will be missed by many, but forgotten by no-one.”

Many have taken to the Dorset Echo website to pass on condolences to Lewis’s family.

Danspr wrote: “I did not know you, but was extremely saddened to hear about what happened on Friday. My thoughts go out to your friends and family. May you rest in peace.”

Whilst staceathome said: “R.I.P lewis I am so sorry we could not save you, thinking of your family and friends. A passer-by who tried xx”