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Man charged after fatal hit-and-run near Pateley Bridge
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A man has been charged following a fatal collision near Pateley Bridge.
Bailey Chadwick, 19, died after he was struck by a vehicle on the B6265 at Lupton Bank, between Pateley and Glasshouses, in the early hours of Sunday, July 20.
There have been few updates in the case since then – until now.
North Yorkshire Police this morning (December 22) said a 25-year-old man was last night charged with driving a motor vehicle when over the prescribed limit and using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without insurance.
He is due in court on February 12.
However, police added: “It’s important that we stress that our investigation remains active; the same man is still being investigated for the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.”
A woman in her 20s, who was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, remains under investigation.
Police urged the public not to speculate online so to avoid prejudicing court proceedings.
The force added:
The incident happened on the B6265 at Lupton Bank, between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses as Bailey was walking home during the early hours of Sunday (20 July 2025).
We continue to appeal for information, 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.
‘This remains an incredibly difficult time for us’
Bailey’s family issued a statement following the update in the case:
As we move towards Christmas this remains an incredibly difficult time for us, we kindly ask for privacy while we continue to grieve.
We fully support the ongoing police investigation and trust that the process will bring justice for us, Bailey’s family.
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