Body Found at Vehicle Wreckage in Western Saline County

At 7:45 am on November 22, deputies responded to a call in the 6000 block of State St regarding a black Dodge pickup discovered behind trees on the north side of the road. The vehicle was identified as belonging to 20-year-old Jesse Herbst, reported missing in July 2023 from Rush County. Pending autopsy results for confirmation, authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery. The wrecked vehicle was concealed behind cedar trees, making it challenging to spot from the roadway.