News Release

MARSHALL COUNTY — A Rochester man was killed in a crash on U.S. 31 on Monday, March 20.

According to an Indiana State Police press release, at approximately 4:30 p.m., ISP troopers responded to calls of a serious vehicle crash on US 31 near 4A Road.

Preliminary investigation by the ISP indicates a white 2013 Dodge was traveling northbound on US 31 when it ran off the road to the right for an unknown reason, striking a concrete bridge abutment. Troopers attempted life-saving measures at the scene but the driver, 35, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His identity has not yet been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to be factors in this crash.

An autopsy is scheduled for later this week at the Marshall County Forensic Center.