The Kentucky State Police (KSP) at the Henderson Post are continuing its investigation after a vehicle and human remains were discovered in the Ohio River near a boat ramp off Dike Lane in Morganfield last week.
According to the KSP, around 10 a.m. on Friday, a scuba diver located a submerged vehicle and immediately notified authorities. Upon the recovery of the vehicle, human remains were also discovered inside.
At this time, State Police said the remains have not yet been confirmed. However, investigators believe it is possible that the discovery may be connected to the disappearance of a Union County man who was reported missing in 2006.
14 News reports the van pulled from the water is similar to the description given for James Michael Mills’ van. His missing person profile shows in 2006, he was 38 and was driving a white van with a door that had been painted white with blue showing through.
In the video shared by scuba divers with 14 News, the driver’s side door of the van appears to be blue, while the rest of the van is white.
The vehicle and remains are being processed by investigators, and the remains have been sent to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office for a positive identification and further analysis of the discovery.
Kentucky State Police are continuing the investigation in coordination with local authorities. Anyone who may have knowledge of the circumstances can call Henderson Post 16 at (270) 826-3312.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available, the KSP adds.
