Devastated family pay tribute to Bailey Chadwick after 19yo killed in ‘hit & run' walking home from work
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.
Bailey had earlier been working at a 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.'
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