Lorena Scott dies in fatal Richmond, IN creek incident
Fatal Richmond, IN death of Lorena Scott – Obituary
The body of Lorena Scott, 59, was discovered on Tuesday, days after she was reported missing. Scott had been last seen on Saturday when her car was found crashed along New Paris Pike near Mid Drive. However, she was not at the scene when authorities arrived.
Despite initial search efforts, including a drone team and community support, it wasn’t until additional assistance from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Richmond Fire Department that Scott’s body was located. She was found deceased in a creek, more than a quarter of a mile east of the crash site.
The cause of death remains undetermined, though authorities do not suspect foul play. The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Randy Retter extended condolences to Scott’s family, asking for privacy during their mourning.