'Do the right thing' fatal hit-and-run driver told

Bailey Chadwick's family said they cannot believe he would not "come home" again

A driver who failed to stop after hitting a man who was later found dead has been urged to contact police.

Bailey Chadwick, 19, was walking home during the early hours of Sunday when it is believed he was struck by a car on the B6265 at Lupton Bank, between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses.

North Yorkshire Police said Mr Chadwick was hit by a vehicle between 01:44 and 03:10 BST.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Please do the right thing and contact the police."

The family of Mr Chadwick, who are receiving specialist support from the police, said they were "absolutely devastated" and could not 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."

Bailey Chadwick (centre) worked at the Royal Oak pub in Pateley Bridge

The force said officers were working to establish the vehicle involved and have appealed for anyone who might have relative CCTV footage to contact them.

"If you were driving the vehicle westbound on the B6265 between 1.44am and 3.10am on Sunday, please do the right thing and contact the police.

"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."

Tributes have also been paid by his employers at the Royal Oak pub in Pateley Bridge.

Owner Robert Jackson, who had known Mr Chadwick all his life as he was friends with his parents, described him as a "true gentleman".

"He was a fantastic person," he said.

"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."

A post on the pub's Facebook page said the team's "thoughts are with his family and friends at this time".

"I would ask everyone to bear with us a little bit as there's a rather large hole to fill both personally and professionally for each and every one of our team," it said.

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