Sobbing youth admits causing boy's death in hit and run

John Smith, 18, appeared at York Crown Court charged over the death of Sean Hamilton, who was hit by a Ford Transit van as he crossed Holgate Road in the city on October 3 last year.

North Yorkshire Police said at the time that the occupants of the van stopped after the incident but then abandoned the vehicle and ran off.

In court, Smith, of Lynwith Lane, Carlton, near Selby, fought back sobs as he pleaded guilty to causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, failing to stop at the scene and failure to report the accident. He was given conditional bail.