Staff Reports
JENNINGS COUNTY — Autopsy results show a North Vernon man found along the side of State Road 3 on Sept. 30 by a mowing crew suffered injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Indiana State Police said they and the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department continue to investigate the death of Joseph T. Gill, 27, North Vernon.
Gill had been missing for about two days before his body was found, state police said.
Investigators now believe that Gill was possibly struck by a vehicle while walking along State Road 3 between 4:30 and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
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, state police said.
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 that time frame to contact the sheriff’s office.
Investigators are looking for a vehicle that may have sustained passenger side damage in the incident.
The investigation is continuing, state police said.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office Tipline at (812) 346-0342.
