Body of Reelsville man found on Washington Township road

Thursday, August 17, 2017 ~ Updated 6:25 PM

REELSVILLE — Authorities are investigating a death in Washington Township after a Reelsville man’s body was found in the road early Thursday morning.

Putnam County Sheriff Scott Stockton confirmed that the body was discovered around 2 a.m. near the intersection of county roads 525 West and 1100 South, about a quarter mile south of Interstate 70.

On Thursday evening, Putnam County Coroner Dave Brown identified the man as 24-year-old Caleb Bailey.

Brown added that an autopsy was scheduled for Friday morning.

"We're hoping for more answers," Brown said.

The investigation is ongoing by the two county agencies as well as Indiana State Police.

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