Police Believe Schuylkill County Man Found Dead Along Road Was Victim of Hit-and-Run

State Police believe the Schuylkill County man they found dead along Route 443 in Pine Grove Township on July 4 was a victim of a hit-and-run.

At about 10:30 p.m., Troopers from State Police-Schuylkill Haven were dispatched to Suedberg Rd. (Route 443) near Geary Wolfe Rd. At the scene, 42-year-old Brian Staller, of Pine Grove, was found dead along the road.

Following an autopsy, police now say Staller was struck while walking along the road.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen Staller walking along the road on the night of July 4 is being asked to phone State Police at 570-754-4600 and reference Incident No. PA2026-867908.

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