Moped Pursuit Ends in Death

Police say a 26-year-old Syracuse man died last night after crashing into a tree while riding a moped. According to a news release from Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, Joseph Oswald was fleeing Syracuse Police, who were trying to stop him for a traffic violation. Rovenstine says Oswald struck a tree at the intersection of County Roads 1000 North and 800 East at about 11 o’clock last night. The Kosciusko County Coroner’s office pronounced Oswald dead at the scene of extensive head injuries. Rovenstine says police are still conducting interviews and he expects to have more information this afternoon.