Tribute to man who died in collision in Verwood

Their statement reads: “Our son, brother and friend, Thomas Benjamin Lenton, was tragically taken away from us on the early morning of Saturday 25 August 2018. Thomas was only 23 years old and lived life to the full every single day. He will always be remembered for his own personal style and confidence, for being our ray of sunshine with his presence and his very caring nature.

“He has so many friends who have shown him so much love and given the family so much strength to help them through this very sad and difficult time.

“Thomas loved his sport and the gym. He was an avid West Ham United fan, enjoyed a kick about with friends at the local park, golf with friends and was a fan of MotoGP.

“With his outgoing nature, Thomas knew how to have a good time even to the point where family and friends would say it wasn’t a party without him. He also loved the simple things in life, like walking Dizzee, the family dog, around the forest, listening to music, new and old, and the occasional TV series binge. He loved spending time with his loving niece, Skyebear.