Reporter Who Covered Kecksburg UFO Incident Killed in Mysterious Hit-and-Run

Kecksburg, PA — A journalist known for his coverage of the infamous 1965 Kecksburg UFO incident has been tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident, raising questions among conspiracy theorists and local residents alike.

John M. Hargrove, 58, a veteran investigative reporter, was struck by a vehicle late Friday night on a rural stretch of Route 982 near Kecksburg. Hargrove had spent decades researching and writing about the alleged crash of an unidentified flying object in the small Pennsylvania town, a story that has captivated UFO enthusiasts for generations.

Authorities have yet to identify the vehicle or driver responsible for the accident. Hargrove was pronounced dead at the scene. Local police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the incident.

Hargrove gained national attention for his work uncovering new leads and eyewitness accounts related to the Kecksburg case, a mysterious event often referred to as “Pennsylvania’s Roswell.” On December 9, 1965, residents reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky before a metallic, acorn-shaped object allegedly crashed in the woods near the town. While government officials claimed the object was a meteor, many locals believed it to be extraterrestrial in origin.

In recent years, Hargrove had been working on a book that he claimed would reveal “shocking new evidence” about the Kecksburg event. His untimely death has fueled speculation among his followers, with some questioning whether foul play could be involved.

“This is a huge loss for the UFO community,” said Linda Chapman, a local historian and friend of Hargrove. “John was relentless in his search for the truth, and his work brought a lot of attention to Kecksburg’s mystery.”

Law enforcement officials, however, have cautioned against jumping to conclusions. “At this time, there is no evidence to suggest this was anything other than a tragic accident,” said Lt. Matthew Bronson of the Pennsylvania State Police.

Despite the assurances, the eerie timing of Hargrove’s death has sparked online speculation. Social media platforms were flooded with theories linking the hit-and-run to the journalist’s work, with some suggesting he had uncovered sensitive information about the Kecksburg crash.

Hargrove is survived by his wife, two children, and a legacy of investigative reporting that brought one of Pennsylvania’s greatest mysteries into the national spotlight. A candlelight vigil will be held in Kecksburg later this week to honor his memory.

The investigation into the hit-and-run remains ongoing.