Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Ranson Man on Shepherdstown Road

State Police looking for suspect in fatal hit and run in Berkeley County

WV Metro News | Thursday, June 26, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Martinsburg, involving a 41-year-old man from Ranson who was struck while crossing Shepherdstown Road. Johnathan Ballou was found on the roadway after leaving his vehicle parked at the Dollar General. The vehicle involved is described as a dark-colored SUV that continued west towards Martinsburg without stopping. State Police urge anyone with information to contact them as they seek to identify the driver responsible for the incident, as reported by WV Metro News.

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