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Deputies investigate fatal hit-skip near Newark

By Adam Conn,

18 hours ago

NEWARK, Ohio ( WCMH ) – One person is dead and another is in custody after a fatal hit-skip Wednesday night in Licking County.

According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, a man was walking eastbound on State Route 16, outside of the traffic way, approximately nine miles east of Newark. At the same time a person driving a vehicle was also traveling eastbound near milepost 30.

The man, identified as 49-year-old Randall Thomas, was found alongside of the road, near milepost 30, at 8:49 a.m. Thursday, though deputies believe Thomas, of Nashport, was carrying a flashlight when he was struck sometime Wednesday.

The driver reportedly fled the scene but has since been located. Deputies did not reveal what, if any, charges have been filed and the investigation remains ongoing.

The sheriff’s office asks that anyone with information to call 740-670-5565.

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