Lincolnshire Police spoke to Chase’s parents Chris and Penny Tate in a video appeal released on Wednesday, May 8 about “every parents’ worst nightmare”.
The force is urging people to get in touch to help bring closure to the family.
It is believed Chase was walking on the road towards Ulceby Cross from Alford at around 5am when he was struck and killed by a hit and run driver.
Chase had been on a night out in Skegness with friends. On his return to Alford in the early hours he decided to walk towards the Ulceby Cross filling station from Alford. He was a short distance from the roundabout when he was struck.
Chase Tate was found dead by the roadside on Saturday, January 7, 2017
Two men aged 23 and 25 were arrested in connection with the incident, released on bail and then released with no further action. A 58-year-old man was also previously arrested and released under investigation. All these arrests were back in 2017.
EMOpSS, Lincolnshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, probed the incident and have spoken to every person that they know used the road that morning. They have also examined every vehicle for collision damage but the case remains unsolved.
As previously reported, a pre-inquest review was held by Lincolnshire Coroners Service on May 3 before a date was set for the final hearing. The final hearing will take place at 10am on August 8 at Judges Lodgings near the castle gates in Lincoln.
Head of the unit detective inspector Ewan Gell said: “We don’t close unsolved cases and we are certainly not forgetting what happened to Chase.
“He was a young man with his whole life ahead of him – he didn’t deserve this and his death is on someone’s conscience.
“I cannot begin to understand how anyone can live with that, and it’s very possible that others know the truth too.
“Somewhere out there an individual or a group of individuals who know what happened and I urge them to get in contact with us to help bring closure to Chase’s family.
“A lot of time has passed. Someone may have overheard a conversation in a pub or may have direct knowledge of what happened.
“We know that friendships and allegiances change and I would urge anyone who knows something to get in touch by calling 101 quoting incident 54 of January 7, 2017.”
Chase’s brother Ford North previously pleaded guilty to one charge of theft and two charges of fraud between January 1 and February 28, 2017.
North stole £950 donated for a plaque in memory of his dead brother.
Lincoln Crown Court heard North accepted donations of £50 and £900 from two friends after stating he was raising funds for a memorial plaque at the scene of his brother’s death.
He apologised after being given a suspended sentence by a judge.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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