September 6, 2022, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Jasper Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in Paoli near the Tractor Supply store. 

At approximately 7:30 am yesterday, the Paoli Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive  male near the Tractor Supply Store, 889 North Gospel Street Paoli, IN. 

Officers responded and located the man laying along the north side of the building. 

The Indiana State Police were asked to lead the investigation.

The  Paoli Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County EMS and the Paoli Fire Department assisted at the scene. 

The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.

An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine the cause of death.  The deceased has been identified as, Joshua Wade, 38, of Paoli. His family has been notified.

Indiana State Police Detectives are being assisted in the ongoing investigation by the Paoli Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.   

A 41-year-old woman from Sellersburg was killed when the car she was driving overturned after colliding with the rear of a northbound semi-truck in northern Scott County.  

Around 1:15 Wednesday morning, the Scott County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance with a two-vehicle crash on I-65 northbound near the 32 mile marker.

Initial information indicated that a red 2017 Ford Escape, driven by Renee M. Smith, 41, of Sellersburg, Indiana, had collided with the rear of a northbound semi-truck and trailer before overturning.

Responding units immediately called for a medical helicopter to respond to the scene.

Tragically, however, Renee Smith died at the scene.  

The driver of the northbound semi was not injured in the crash.  

This crash is still under investigation, and the cause of the crash is yet to be determined.    

The family of the deceased has been notified.  

Assisting agencies in the crash include the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, the Scottsburg Police Department, Scott County EMS and Fire, the Scott County Coroner, and the Indiana Department of Transportation. 

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that seriously injured the driver. 

Last night at approximately ­­­­­10:55 p.m., responders were dispatched to the area of the 1900 block of Dugan Hollow Road in Madison.

Upon arrival, it was determined that Brent Vanwye, 31, of Madison, was operating his side-by-side ORV when he lost control on a curve and left the roadway becoming entrapped.

Vanwye was extracted from the side-by-side and transported to King’s Daughters’ Health Hospital in serious condition.

It was determined that Vanwye was wearing his safety harness at the time of the accident but was not wearing a helmet.

Assisting agencies include Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Madison Police Department, King’s Daughters’ Hospital EMS; Rykers Ridge Fire Department; and Madison City Rescue. 

For information on ORV laws and safe operating procedures, please visit offroad-ed.com/in/handbook/ and on.IN.gov/offroading.