Thurmont Man Killed In Hit & Run

State Police say the striking vehicle fled the scene.

 

Emmitsburg, Md. (KM) State Police are continuing their investigation of a fatal pedestrian collision near Emmitsburg Saturday morning.

Authorities say an individual was struck along southbound Route 15 at South Seton Avenue. The striking vehicle fled the scene.

The victim has been identified as Austin Lee Frushour, 21 of Thurmont, MD.State police believe the victim may have been walking along the roadway when he was struck..

The Maryland State Police say both north and southbound lanes of Route 15 were closed for a time Saturday morning while troopers conducted their investigation

 

By Kevin McManus