DEPEW, N.Y. — A vigil was held Monday night to honor the teenager who was hit and killed by a car.

Family and friends gathered at the bus stop on Broadway Road in Depew where 18-year old Ashley Creighton was hit by a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel Monday morning.

Police say the driver of the SUV, a 35-year-old Lancaster man, lost control on Broadway near Penora Street.

Family members say that Ashley would do anything for her friends and family.

"She cared about people, she would give you the shirt off her back, she would. You needed anything she was there no matter what it was,” said Gail Thompson, Ashley’s guardian.

Creighton's family says that her funeral will be held on Thursday.

Investigators say 18-year-old Ashley Creighton from Depew was waiting at a bus stop along Broadway when she was hit by an oncoming SUV, around 7 a.m. Monday.

"Looks like it traveled over both lanes of the highway and struck her on the north side of the roadway, which is the opposite roadway. The vehicle struck her and continued on, ending up here on the southside striking this building here," said Lt. Jerry Miller.

The driver, a 35-year-old man from Lancaster, lost control and went from one side of the road to the next, hitting Creighton and then careening into Penora's Pizza.

Police said they are unsure why he lost control but believe he may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

"Was coming from work, got out a short time ago. Worked the night shift," Lt. Miller said.

Co-owner of Penora's Pizza did not wish to go on camera but said the front end of his building suffered extensive damage. He was forced to close his pizzeria and a sign was posted notifying customers.

"They did deem it unsafe. At this point, it's up to them to get repair before they're allowed open."

Investigators spent hours combing the scene for any evidence. Police said the driver was alert and cooperating with the investigation but was very distraught. He was taken to ECMC as a precaution.

Many local residents crowded around the scene, those who didn't personally know the girl but felt compelled to share hugs and show their support.

Lt. Miller expressed, "Obviously when you have this type of situation where you know it's a fatality, based on what you're seeing, people are affected by it. It's human nature, when people get hurt, people get excited and get stressed. They just need support."

The driver is not facing any charges at this time.