Sheffield hit-and-run victim held Atlantic record
Sean Crowley was killed in Sheffield in August
It's emerged a man from Sheffield who was killed in a hit-and-run was the youngest person to row solo over the Atlantic.
58-year-old Sean Crowley was hit by a car in Regent Street early on the 22 August, and died from his injuries a month later.
Sean’s sister, Deirdre, paid tribute to her brother. She said: “In his own quiet way, Sean lived an amazing life. He had experiences that most people never will.
“After overcoming cancer, in 1986 he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean from Gran Canaria to Guyana with his friend Michael Nestor, at that time the youngest rowers to do that, and in 1988 after building his own boat, he rowed solo across the Atlantic in the other direction, from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Clifden in Ireland, and became the youngest solo rower to do that.
“He has also walked, solo, from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
“After the collision on 22 August, Sean was taken to the Royal Hallamshire neuro critical care unit where he received amazing care, but sadly his injuries were too severe, and he died on 21 September.
“His family and friends are devastated at the loss, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was the best of brothers, a good and kind friend, a gentleman, and a true human being.”
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of serious motoring offences after Sean's death, and has since been released under investigation.
PC Richard Payne, from South Yorkshire Police said: “We continue to urge anyone who witnessed the collision that evening, or anyone who has any information, to come forward.
“We are seeking answers for Sean’s family and even the slightest bit of information could really help.”