PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Maleek Steele, a 16-year-old student at Plymouth Community Schools, is being remembered by his classmates and the community in a special way following his death in a pedestrian-car crash on Monday.

CoCo Rosales, a junior at Plymouth High School, has started a GoFundMe page to assist in covering the cost of Steele's celebration of life.

According to the fundraiser description, Rosales didn't know Steele well, but said that he was a nice, genuine person.

"He had so much to live for, so it is important we remember him every day and do our best for him," said Rosales.

Those looking to donate to Steele's GoFundMe efforts can do so here.