Investigators believe the victim was struck by a vehicle while walking along State Road 3.
Photo by Indiana State Police.
(Jennings County, Ind.) – Indiana State Police have provided an update on a death investigation in Jennings County.
On September 30, Joseph Gill was found deceased along State Road 3 after being missing for approximately two days.
Investigators believe the 27-year-old was possibly struck by a vehicle while walking along State Road 3 between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28.
An autopsy on October 5 found that Gill sustained injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Anyone who may have traveled through the area during that time and believe they may have struck someone or may have seen Gill in the area is urged to contact the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators are additionally asking anyone with a home camera system who may have captured video of traffic on State Road 3 between Westport and North Vernon during the above time frame on September 28.
They are looking for a vehicle that may have sustained passenger side damage.
The investigation is ongoing.
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