A vehicle left the scene of a death on a Starke County road over the weekend.
Just before 6 p.m., Saturday, deputies with the Starke County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the area of County Road 350 W. and County Road 500 S., near North Judson, following a report of an unresponsive individual lying alongside the roadway.
Upon arrival, emergency responders located the individual deceased. Initial responding deputies observed injuries consistent with the individual having been struck by a vehicle. Deputies also recovered what appeared to be vehicle debris in the roadway near the scene; however, no involved vehicle was present.
Starke County Sheriff's Detectives collected evidence during the investigation that led them to believe the suspect vehicle is a black passenger car with front-end damage.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Starke County Sheriff's Department. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the anonymous tip hotline at 574-772-5958.
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