UPDATE: Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Hit & Skip In West Harrison; Suspect Located

The incident happened in the early morning hours of November 1 near Whitewater Motors.

This is the vehicle believed to have fled from the scene. Photo provided by the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office. 

Update published November 4 at 10:37 a.m.: 

The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the pedestrian that was struck and killed by a vehicle in West Harrison early Sunday morning.

The victim is identified as Casey Webb, 25, of Cincinnati.

Sheriff Shane McHenry says the driver of the truck that fled the scene has been identified and the truck has been located. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed at this time.

A final news release will be issued once charges are officially filed in Dearborn County Court.  

 

Original story published November 3 at 7:43 a.m.:

(West Harrison, Ind.) - Police are searching for a suspect that left the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. 

An unidentified male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash in the area of Whitewater Motors along Harrison Brookville Road on November 1 around 2:35 a.m.

According to the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office, the suspect vehicle is described as a full size, dark colored Chevrolet or GMC pickup truck. The truck should show damage to the front passenger side and may be missing the passenger side headlamp. 

Anyone with information about the accident or the suspect vehicle should contact the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office at 812-537-3431. 

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