A 53-year-old Satsop man was found dead in a roadside ditch near a local golf course on October 28, 2026, and Grays Harbor County deputies believe he was struck by a vehicle that never stopped. The man has since been identified as Harold J. Wickwire, and investigators say he was wearing dark clothing and may have been walking in the roadway when he was hit.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of Oaksridge Golf Course in Satsop at 7:49 p.m. on October 28 after someone reported a deceased man lying in a ditch along Monte-Elma Road, according to The Daily World. Investigators believe Wickwire was struck by a motor vehicle traveling on that stretch of road, though the newspaper's report does not say whether the vehicle or its driver has been identified.
Dark Clothing, Dim Road Raise Questions
The Sheriff's Office says Wickwire was wearing dark clothing at the time he was killed, and investigators believe he may have been walking in the roadway when the vehicle struck him.
After The Daily World published its report, MyNorthwest.com reported that the case is being treated as a deadly hit-and-run, with the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office asking the public for help identifying what happened. The investigation remains open, and no further details about the vehicle involved have been made public.
Tips Sought From The Public
Anyone with information about the crash is being asked to contact Detective Dylan Spencer at 360-964-1716 or by email at [email protected]. Deputies have not released additional information about the search for the driver, and the investigation is ongoing.
