A pedestrian fatality occurred in Hanover Township, and the Butler County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident. The accident took place on Reily Millville Road near Woodbine Road, where a male individual was found deceased after being struck by an undisclosed vehicle.
A white van driver, heading eastbound on Reily Millville Road, reported to 911 operators that they had run over an individual already laying in the roadway. Upon arrival at approximately 0544 hours, deputies confirmed the male victim was deceased. As stated in the social media post from the Butler County Sheriff's Office, the suspect vehicle that first struck the victim is believed to have fled the scene before the white van's involvement.
The Butler County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (START) responded to the incident, where they gathered evidence from the roadway and collected witness statements. While the identity of the deceased male has not been released, the authorities are actively seeking any leads that may help identify the vehicle and driver responsible for the initial hit-and-run.
As the investigation continues, Sheriff Richard K. Jones and his team are calling upon the community for assistance. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Sergeant Stephen Poff at 513-785-1218. The Butler County Sheriff's Office hopes that public input can provide crucial insights to bring resolution to this tragic event and deliver justice for the victim's family.
