Hundreds turn out for car crash teenager's funeral dressed in his trademark pink dressing gown to celebrate his 'sense of style'

Max Lewis, from Melksham in Wiltshire, was killed when the car being driven by his friend collided with a van 

The 19-year-old's mother, Nicola, asked people to wear items of clothing showing son's 'sense of style' at the funeral

Grieving friends dressed up in pink polka dot dressing gowns for the service, one the teenager's trademark outfits

Mourners at a funeral for teenager Max Lewis paid tribute to his favourite item of clothing - by wearing pink polka dot dressing gowns

Grieving friends had been asked to come along to the service wearing something that showed her Max's 'sense of style'

Max Lewis (pictured), 19, of Melksham in Wiltshire, died when the car driven by his friend Dan Palmer, 22, collided with a van

Dozens of friends donned pink hooded dressing gowns - one of the teenager's trademark outfits - including the pallbearers and even the reverend.

Speaking to the gathering of 450 friends, a tearful Ms Lewis said: 'You always had a strong sense of who you are.

'You were determined, adventurous and playful, funny, mischievous and energetic and very caring. You have left a huge gaping hole in our lives and hearts.'

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