Warren community grieves with family of Lewis Leonard, 16, after fatal crash

A small town in the state’s west has come together to support the grief-stricken family of a 16-year-old boy who was killed in a motorbike crash. Read the tributes here.

Lewis Leonard, 16, of Warren, always had a cheeky smile. Supplied.

A teenage boy killed in a motorbike crash in the state’s west on Sunday afternoon has been described as a “beautiful person” who had an “all out attitude for life”.

Shocked members of the Warren community took to social media after the fatal crash about 2.15pm on Sunday, offering their condolences to Lewis Leonard’s family and friends.

Parents Sean and Felicity Leonard told this publication that the 16-year-old boy, nicknamed Lettuce, always had a cheeky smile and was very a social teenager who “could talk to anyone and everyone”.

They said he had an “all out attitude to life” and was passionate about LandCruisers, bikes, fishing, mates and music.

One woman wrote she would always have “fond memories” of Lewis with his siblings on the bus.

Lewis Leonard (back middle) with his parents Sean and Felicity and siblings Gracie and Harvey.

His best friend also commented “fly high mate, forever 16”.

Warren Central School posted a statement on their Facebook page offering their deep condolences.

“His humour brought much laughter to our classrooms, and he was well-loved for his enthusiasm in hands-on learning,” the statement read.

“Lewis had a passion for fishing and sports.

“His absence is felt profoundly by all, and he will be greatly missed.”

The school will be offering on-site counselling services to affected students and staff for the rest of the week.

Lewis Leonard loved motorbikes, fishing, mates and music. Supplied.

Lewis died after his motorbike collided with another vehicle on Oxley Highway, near Rife Range Rd, on Sunday.

Police were told that after the motorbikes collided, Lewis’ machine left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

Lewis died at the scene.

The Warren NSW Youth Foundation has organised a community walk at 3.30pm on Wednesday to place flowers and “show the Leonard family that they aren’t alone in this heartbreak”.

“While we walk, talk and share memories of a beautiful person, taken too soon, we know Lewis will be following along with us, walking through the dream time,” the foundation said.