Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of 54-year-old William Skipper in Harrison Township. The crash occurred just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, at the intersection of North Main Street and East Orchard Springs Road.Emergency calls flooded dispatchers, with witnesses reporting a man lying in the roadway. Deputies arrived within minutes and found Skipper critically injured.
Medics worked urgently to stabilize him before transporting him to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, Skipper succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death the following morning.Authorities say the driver responsible fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
At this time, investigators have not released a description of the vehicle involved. Detectives are combing through surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences in hopes of identifying the suspect.Neighbors in Harrison Township expressed shock and sorrow, describing the area as a normally quiet stretch where morning traffic is common. “
It’s heartbreaking that someone could hit him and just drive away,” one resident said.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or noticed a suspiciously damaged vehicle in the area to come forward. They emphasized that tips, even if seemingly minor, could be crucial in tracking down the hit-and-run driver.
Community members are rallying around Skipper’s loved ones, with friends remembering him as a hardworking and kind man whose life was cut short in a senseless act. Authorities stressed that leaving the scene of a crash is a felony and vowed to pursue justice.The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are hopeful that public assistance will help bring closure to Skipper’s grieving family.
