Jefferson County, Oklahoma – Authorities have confirmed that the death of 19-year-old Noah Presgrove, whose body was found on the side of a highway wearing only shoes on Labor Day, is not being investigated as a murder. According to the medical examiner’s report obtained by investigators, Noah died from multiple blunt force injuries.
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sarah Stewart stated that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently not treating Presgrove’s death as a homicide. However, she mentioned that the investigation is ongoing, with both state highway patrol and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation looking into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
Presgrove had disappeared during the Labor Day holiday after a multi-day party. His body was discovered by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Zach Wright off Highway 81 in Jefferson County. Although the medical examiner’s report classifies Noah as an injured pedestrian, the vehicle associated with his injuries remains unknown.
Following the discovery of Noah’s body, the state’s bureau of investigation initially classified his death as suspicious. As investigators continue to conduct interviews and review leads and evidence, the medical examiner, Dr. Leonardo Roquero, has yet to determine the manner of the teenager’s death. The autopsy report marked the cause of Noah’s injuries as “unknown.”
The exact circumstances surrounding Noah’s injuries and subsequent death remain unclear. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Southwest Regional Communications Center at 580-353-0783. The investigation into Presgrove’s death continues as authorities work to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.