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Death Investigation Underway In Pike County

Posted at 6:42 PM, Feb 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-10 18:42:38-05

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – Kentucky State Police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside a home in Pike County.

According to KSP, troopers were called just after 9:30a.m. on Saturday about a person found lying in the driveway of a home in the Johns Creek Area.

Reportedly, Michele Smith, 44, of Johns Creek was pronounced dead.

Based on their preliminary investigation, troopers believe there was robbery with an assault that possibly involved a vehicle.

An autopsy is set to be performed on Monday.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call Kentucky State Police at (606) 433-7711. You may remain anonymous only the information is needed.