Elderly woman may have died from hypothermia
Posted: Feb 19, 2015 8:09 PM EDT
The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 79-year-old Diana Smeester whose body was found just after 10 a.m. CST Thursday.
Deputies were called to the 3500 block of SR4 in the area of Salem Heights on reports a body was found.
Deputies say a farmer stopped at the home to plow the driveway discovered the body of a woman lying next to her vehicle.
Investigators believe she fell before entering or after exiting her vehicle late Wednesday or early Thursday and may have died from hypothermia as a result of exposure to the cold.
Foul play is not suspected.
Sheriff John Boyd said it appears to be a tragic accident and asks residents to check in on their elderly relatives and neighbors often, especially during severe weather events.
Deputies were called to the 3500 block of SR4 in the area of Salem Heights on reports a body was found.
Deputies say a farmer stopped at the home to plow the driveway discovered the body of a woman lying next to her vehicle.
Investigators believe she fell before entering or after exiting her vehicle late Wednesday or early Thursday and may have died from hypothermia as a result of exposure to the cold.
Foul play is not suspected.
Sheriff John Boyd said it appears to be a tragic accident and asks residents to check in on their elderly relatives and neighbors often, especially during severe weather events.
