Suspected hit-and-run driver urged to come forward as family pay tribute to victim, 19

Police investigating a suspected hit-and-run which killed a North Yorkshire teenager are urging the driver to come forward.

It comes as officers named the victim as 19-year-old Bailey Chadwick.

His devastated family revealed that Bailey was due to head on holiday to Thailand this week, and said: “We just can’t believe he will never come home again.”

The collision happened on the B6265 at Lupton Bank, between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses, as Bailey was walking home during the early hours of yesterday (Sunday).

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It is believed Bailey, who had earlier been working at a pub and then spent time with friends in Pateley Bridge, was crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle travelling west sometime between 1.44am and 3.10am.

“At this stage, officers are working to establish the vehicle involved and who was driving it as they seek answers for Bailey’s grieving family.”

Police appealed for the driver to “please do the right thing” and contact them.

They added: “If you know or believe you may know who was behind the wheel due to damage seen on a vehicle, make a report without delay – you can remain anonymous if you wish.

“Also, get in touch if you have any relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage showing any vehicles pass through during this time.”

‘We are devastated’

The family of Bailey Chadwick are receiving specialist support from the police. Tonight they issued this tribute to Bailey:

“We are absolutely devastated by what has happened to Bailey. We just can’t believe he will never come home again.

“Bailey was such an amazing person who loved spending time with his family and friends.

“He enjoyed travelling and going on holiday with his mates. He was due to head off to Thailand this week.

“Bailey was into music and was learning to play the guitar.

“Going to horse racing with his friends was also one of his favourite things to do, but it was football that he really loved – he was a huge Sheffield Wednesday supporter.

“We will miss him more than any words can say.

“The only thing left that could add any sense of closure, would be for the person involved in the incident to hand themselves in or for information be provided resulting in them being spoken to by the police.”