THE family of Bailey Chadwick have paid tribute to the “amazing” teen after he was tragically killed in a “hit and run” in North Yorkshire.
The fatal collision occurred on the B6265 at Lupton Bank, between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses, as the 19-year-old was walking home during the early hours of Sunday, cops said.
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Bailey Chadwick tragically died in a ‘hit and run’
Bailey had earlier been working at the Royal Oak pub before spending time with friends in Pateley Bridge.
It’s thought he was crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle travelling west sometime between 1:44am and 3:10am.
The route stayed closed while a full collision investigation took place at the scene, including forensic examinations.
North Yorkshire Police are currently working to establish the vehicle involved and who was driving.
Bailey’s family, who are receiving specialist support from the police, paid tribute to the “amazing” teen.
Their statement reads: “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.”
Employers at the Royal Oak – the pub where Bailey worked – have also paid tribute.
Owner Robert Jackson described the teen as a “true gentleman” and a “fantastic person”.
He added: “A fine young man who was polite, helpful and the best barman.
“We all miss him so much. It is such a waste as he had his whole life ahead of him.”
And a post on the pub’s Facebook page said the team’s “thoughts are with his family and friends at this time”.
It also asked for “everyone to bear with us a little bit” due to a “rather large hole to fill both personally and professionally for each and every one of our team”.
A force spokesperson said: “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.
“If you were driving the vehicle… please do the right thing and contact the police.”
If you can help, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at [email protected] 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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