STARKE COUNTY, Ind. -- Deputies with the Stark County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the area of CR 350 W. and CR 500 S. following a report of an unresponsive individual lying alongside the highway.

At approximately 5:52 p.m., on June 27, emergency responders located the individual deceased. Initial reports from responding deputies observed injuries consistent with the individual having been struck by a vehicle.

Deputies also recovered what appears to be vehicle debris in the roadway near the scene; however, no involved vehicle was present.

Based on evidence recovered during the investigation, investigators 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.

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.

The investigation remains active, ABC57 will keep you updated on-air and online as updates become available.