Grant County Sheriff seeks help identifying vehicle in hit-and-run, victim in house fire

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The Grant County Sheriff's Office has identified a man found dead after a house fire on March 6 and is renewing its request for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that same day. Henry A. Wedgwood of Arenas Valley was found deceased inside a burned home, while a separate incident left a pedestrian injured on U.S. 180 between Bayard and Hurley. Authorities are asking for any information that could help solve these two cases.

Why it matters

These two incidents, which occurred on the same day, highlight the need for public cooperation in assisting law enforcement with ongoing investigations. Solving hit-and-run cases and determining the cause of fatal house fires are important for providing closure to victims' families and holding those responsible accountable.

The details

In the house fire case, the Grant County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as Henry A. Wedgwood of Arenas Valley. The cause of death has not yet been determined. In the hit-and-run, debris recovered at the scene indicates the vehicle was likely a 2004-08 Ford truck or SUV with damage to either the driver or passenger side. The sheriff is asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved.

• The incidents occurred on March 6, 2026.
• The house fire was reported the afternoon of March 6.
• The hit-and-run incident happened around 1 a.m. on March 6.

What’s next

The sheriff's office is asking the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the vehicle and driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.