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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2026On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner's ...
06/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2026

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office was notified of a motorcycle crash at the intersection of US Highway 231 South and Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lafayette, Indiana. One individual was transported to IU Health Arnett Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The deceased has been identified as Ashley Ray, 21, from Lafayette, Indiana.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office.

Preliminary findings are as follows:
Ashley Ray
• Preliminary Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries due to Motorcycle Crash
• Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6-8 weeks)
• Preliminary Manner of Death: Accident

This is an ongoing investigation with the Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office and the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53584/MVC_Ashley-Ray_Prelim-COD_MOD_06112026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2026Death Investigation - Lafayette, IndianaOn Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 4:2...
06/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2026
Death Investigation - Lafayette, Indiana

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office was notified of a motorcycle crash at the intersection of US Highway 231 South and Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lafayette, Indiana. One individual was transported to IU Health Arnett Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Ashley Ray, 21, from Lafayette, Indiana.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a forensic autopsy will be conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office.

This is an ongoing investigation with the Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office and the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53561/MVC_Ashley-Ray_06102026

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was able to obtain legal positive identification on the ...
06/01/2026

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was able to obtain legal positive identification on the victim involved in the motorcycle crash that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2026, on I-65 near the 164-mile marker, Lafayette, Indiana. The deceased has been identified as William Naughton, 76, from Hillside, Illinois.

This is an ongoing investigation with the Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53490/MVC_William-Naughton_05292026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026On Monday, May 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s ...
05/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026

On Monday, May 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of a motorcycle crash on I-65 near the 164 mile marker, Lafayette, Indiana. One individual was pronounced deceased on scene, a male, believed to be in his 70s.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office is working on legal positive identification of the deceased.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Preliminary findings are as follows:

John Doe
• Preliminary Cause of Death: Multiple Injuries due to Motorcycle Crash
• Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6–8 weeks)
• Preliminary Manner of Death: Accident

This is an ongoing investigation with the Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53473/MVC_John-Doe_Prelim-COD_MOD_05262026

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 4:28 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of a motor-vehi...
05/18/2026

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 4:28 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of a motor-vehicle crash in the area of State Road 28 and County Road 400 E, near Clarks Hill, Indiana. One individual was pronounced deceased on scene. The decedent has been positively identified as Justin Hurd, 32, from Wingate, Indiana.

On Monday, May 18, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Preliminary findings are as follows:

Justin Hurd
•Preliminary Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries due to Motor Vehicle Accident
•Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6–8 weeks)
•Preliminary Manner of Death: Accident

This is an ongoing investigation with the Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Hurd and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53390/MVC_Justin-Hurd_Prelim-COD_MOD_05182026

On Monday, May 18, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Preliminary finding...
05/18/2026

On Monday, May 18, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Preliminary findings are as follows:

Austin Clingerman
•Preliminary Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the head
•Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6–8 weeks)
•Preliminary Manner of Death: Su***de

This is an ongoing investigation with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53389/Austin-Clingerman-Media-Release-5152026-1

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of a deceased...
05/18/2026

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of a deceased individual in the 300 Block of Wood Street in West Lafayette, IN.

The decedent has been positively identified as Cameron Sible, 22, from Burr Ridge, Illinois.

On Monday, May 18, 2026, a forensic autopsy was conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Preliminary findings are as follows:

Cameron Sible
•Preliminary Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the head
•Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6–8 weeks)
•Preliminary Manner of Death: Su***de

This is an ongoing investigation with the Purdue University Police Department and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53388/Cameron-Sible_Prelim-COD_MOD_05182026

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:05 a.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office responded to the 2500 block ...
05/15/2026

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:05 a.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office responded to the 2500 block of Schuyler Avenue in Lafayette, Indiana, regarding a report of a deceased male. Upon arrival, the Deputy Coroner observed signs of life and immediately notified medical personnel already on scene that the individual required urgent medical attention. The individual was then transported to IU Health Arnett Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased at 10:50 a.m.

The decedent has been positively identified as Austin Clingerman, 27, of West Lafayette, Indiana.

A forensic autopsy is being scheduled and will be conducted next week at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

This investigation remains ongoing in coordination with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and respectfully asks that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53325/Austin-Clingerman-Media-Release-5152026

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 4:32 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office responded to 310 West Wood...
05/15/2026

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 4:32 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office responded to 310 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, Indiana, regarding a report of a deceased male.

The decedent has been positively identified as Cameron Sible, 22, of Burr Ridge, Illinois. Next of Kin has been notified.

A forensic autopsy is being scheduled and will be conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

This investigation remains ongoing in coordination with the Purdue University Police Department and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and respectfully asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53269/Cameron-Sible-Media-Release-5152026

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