Death investigation underway in Terre Haute

VIGO CO. – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after the body of a man was found Monday in Terre Haute.

At approximately noon, officers were dispatched to the area near the 7500 block of East Devonald Avenue after Mike Pastorious, 51, of Terre Haute, was found unresponsive behind his home. Pastorious was later pronounced dead.

The incident is still under investigation, and the cause of death is pending autopsy results. 

Other assisting agencies include the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, Trans-Care Ambulance Service, Otter Creek Volunteer Fire Department, and the Vigo County Coroner’s Office.