Mary Beth Blankenship Obituary – The woman who died in a suspected hit-and-run in Hanover Township last week has been identified by the Butler County coroner as Mary Beth Blankenship, aged 37. She succumbed to blunt force trauma in the accident. Deputies from Butler County had sought the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident on Millville Road’s 2300 block.
A deputy noticed debris on the road while on a routine patrol, leading to the discovery of Blankenship’s body after further investigation. Authorities describe the vehicle in question as a maroon 2014 or newer Toyota Highlander with front-end damage and a broken or missing right headlight. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact 513-785-1218.