North Yorkshire Police is urging a driver to come forward following a suspected hit-and-run incident in the Pateley Bridge area.
The 19-year-old victim has been named as Bailey Chadwick, who was killed sometime between 1.44am and 3.10am on Sunday morning.
Bailey was travelling between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses after he had been working at a nearby pub and spending time with friends.
He was crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle travelling west.
The route remained closed while a full collision investigation took place at the scene, including forensic examinations.
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 have asked the driver, or anyone with information, to come forward.
The family of Bailey Chadwick, who are receiving specialist support from the police, have issued the following statement:
“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.”
If you can help, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12250133851.
Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make an online report. Again, quote reference number 12250133851.
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