Part of I-20 shut down more than an hour after body found on Interstate
The Sheriff's Department says that as of 9:33pm I-20 EB between exits 51 and 55 reopened, traffic should resume normaly shortly
Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. (Capt. Adam Myrick)
Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Capt. Adam Myrick)
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they are in the early stages of a death investigation. According to authorities, Tuesday evening the body of a man was discovered on Interstate 20 in the east bound lane between mile marker 51 and 55.
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During this time, officials are asking you to stay clear of the area as they investigate and that portion of the road has been closed to traffic in this area and a detour has been established to get vehicles around the area, but officials say you should expect delays.
Investigators are currently on the scene collecting evidence in proximity of the body as they attempt to find more information as to how the deceased male ended up dead on the roadway.
As of 9:33 pm Tuesday night, Lexington Sheriff’s Office Captain, and PIO Adam Myrick announced that the east bound lanes of Interstate 20 between exits 51 and 55 have been reopened. Officials say traffic in that area should return to normal shortly.
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