Hymera, Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County.

At approximately 4:47 p.m., Conservation officers were dispatched to a property near the 600 block of Orchard Street for a possible fatal ORV accident.

Upon arrival, responders learned that Billy Joe Alumbaugh, 53, of Shelburn had failed to return home when expected, and concerned family members set out to find him.

While searching the area, family members located Alumbaugh and his amphibious ORV in Busseron Creek. Alumbaugh was unresponsive and pinned under a fallen tree, still occupying his ORV.

Alumbaugh was pronounced dead on the scene.

The investigation has determined the death was accidental, and no foul play is suspected.

STORY posted earlier on GreeneStreets:

SULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - On Saturday afternoon, Sullivan County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified around 4 PM of an ATV accident in a wooded area west of Hymera. Upon arrival emergency crews discovered the driver had passed away as a result of his injuries. As of early Monday, the name of the deceased had not been released.

The incident appeared to be a tragic accident, with no indications of foul play. Because the accident involved an off-road vehicle, Sheriff Clark Cottom summoned Indiana Conservation Officers, who are now the lead agency in the investigation.

Agencies assisting at the scene included Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Hymera and Shelburn Town Marshals, Jackson Township fire department and Sullivan County Ambulance. The Sullivan County Coroner was also on the scene.