Hit And Run On US 50 Near Hayden

Police Searching for Vehicle/Driver

Early Sunday morning, the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Department responded to a serious personal injury crash on US 50 near Hayden where a pedestrian was apparently struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash.

The investigation began at approximately 4:38 A.M. when the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a person along the roadway on US 50 near County Road 700 West.  When the deputies arrived on scene, they located a male, later identified as Davon Lee Shine, age 24, North Vernon, Indiana, lying next to the roadway.  Evidence at the scene indicated that he was struck by a Toyota that was traveling eastbound on US 50.  The vehicle that struck him was not on scene when law enforcement arrived.  Investigators believe the Toyota may have noticeable front end damage but no other information about the vehicle is available.

Shine was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition.  His family has been notified.

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle and driver that struck Shine.  Police also would like to speak with anyone that saw Shine in the area of the crash early this morning or had information about where he was coming from or going. 

Anyone with information about this crash is urged to call Deputy Jeff Jones, Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, (812)346-5111 or Trp. Matt Holley, Indiana State Police, (812)689-5000.