FORT GAY, Wayne County, W.Va., Nov. 11, 2026 — A pedestrian died on Tuesday night, November 10, after being struck by a vehicle on US 52 between Fort Gay and Prichard, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. The driver did not stop, according to deputies.
The sheriff's office identified the man killed as William Perry, 55, of Fort Gay. Deputies said the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on US 52. Three people driving through the area reportedly spotted a body in the road, stopped, and called 911.
Deputies said the vehicle that hit Perry left the scene without stopping.
The sheriff's office said the case remains under investigation. We are deeply sorry for the loss suffered by the victim's family.
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